Control System Toolbox I

g GE Industrial Systems

GEH-6412A (Supersedes GEH-6412)

Control System Toolbox

for an AV-300i Version 2 Drive

Publication: GEH-6412AIssued: 2001-07-05

Control System ToolboxFor an AV-300i Version 2 Drive

© 2001 General Electric Company, USA.All rights reserved.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Overview 1

Introduction..................................................................................................................1Before Beginning.........................................................................................................2

How To Use This Manual.....................................................................................2Conventions ..........................................................................................................2

Notes ............................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox 1

Introduction..................................................................................................................1Installation ...................................................................................................................1Upgrading from Previous Releases..............................................................................2

Maintaining Multiple Releases of Toolbox ..........................................................2Starting the Toolbox ....................................................................................................3

Work Area ............................................................................................................3Accessing Online Help ................................................................................................5Privileges and Passwords.............................................................................................5

Privilege Levels ....................................................................................................5Change Password or Default Password Directory ................................................8

Toolbox Options ..........................................................................................................9General..................................................................................................................9Startup.................................................................................................................10Block Diagram....................................................................................................11Trend Recorder ...................................................................................................12AVDV Series Drive............................................................................................13

Connecting the Toolbox.............................................................................................14

Chapter 3 Configuring an AV-300i Version 2 Drive 1

Introduction..................................................................................................................1Creating an AV-300i Version 2 Drive .........................................................................2

Pattern and Version...............................................................................................2Drive Size .............................................................................................................3Enter User Identification.......................................................................................4

Configuring the Drive ..................................................................................................5Modify Drive Properties .......................................................................................5Validate Drive.......................................................................................................7Enter Job-Specific Information.............................................................................7

Working with Files and Menus....................................................................................8File Types .............................................................................................................8Open and Close Files ............................................................................................9Save Files..............................................................................................................9Upgrade Configuration .........................................................................................9Export Configuration Files .................................................................................11Export and Open Project Files ............................................................................11Menu Commands................................................................................................12

Concepts ....................................................................................................................17Configuration.............................................................................................................18

Parameters ..........................................................................................................18

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Toolbox/Drive Communications........................................................................ 20Connect to an AV-300i Version 2 Drive............................................................ 21Upload Parameter Values .................................................................................. 21Download Parameter Values.............................................................................. 22Download Firmware .......................................................................................... 22

Block Diagram.......................................................................................................... 23Links to Other Pages.......................................................................................... 23Modify Parameters from Diagram ..................................................................... 24Parameter Jumpers ............................................................................................. 24Live Data Display .............................................................................................. 24Drag-and-Drop Variables................................................................................... 25Print Diagrams ................................................................................................... 25

Programmable Block Area........................................................................................ 26Block Library..................................................................................................... 26Insert Blocks ...................................................................................................... 26Modify Block Properties.................................................................................... 28Connect Pins from Block Flow View ................................................................ 29Program Sequence ............................................................................................. 30Upload and Download Block Area .................................................................... 31Print Block Area ................................................................................................ 32

Drive Controls........................................................................................................... 32Wizards ..................................................................................................................... 32

Choose a Wizard................................................................................................ 33Fault Display............................................................................................................. 34

Active Fault........................................................................................................ 34Fault History ...................................................................................................... 35

Self-Tune................................................................................................................... 35Self-tune the Current Regulator ......................................................................... 35Self-tune the Speed Regulator ........................................................................... 38

Using the Finder........................................................................................................ 39Finder Window .................................................................................................. 39

ISBus Configuration ................................................................................................. 40Add an ISBus to Configuration.......................................................................... 41Edit an ISBus ..................................................................................................... 41ISBus Pages ....................................................................................................... 42Set References from ISBus to Drive .................................................................. 42Feedbacks from Drive to the ISBus ................................................................... 43

Genius Configuration................................................................................................ 44Global Data and Directed Control Data ............................................................. 45Download and Upload ....................................................................................... 46

AV-300i Version 2 Capture Buffer........................................................................... 47Capture Data Block............................................................................................ 47Configure Capture Block ................................................................................... 47

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Glossary of Terms 3

Index 5

GEH-6412 Toolbox for an AV300i Chapter 1 Overview •••• 1

Chapter 1 Overview

IntroductionThis manual describes the Control System Toolbox, which is personal computer(PC)-based software used to configure and maintain the AV-300i� Version 2 drive.The toolbox is a Windows®-based application, which runs on a Pentium® 166 orhigher PC.

Primary functions of the toolbox include:

The toolbox software configuresvarious control equipment.Therefore, each product packagecan consist of the toolbox,product files for the drive, andTrend Recorder. To order thetoolbox software and specificproduct support files, refer to theProduct Catalog, GEP-9145.

• Configuration wizards

• Live data block flow diagrams

• Online Help files

• Input/Output (I/O) configuration and monitoring

• Signal management and signal trending

• Generate reports

• Programmable Block Area

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Before BeginningWindows-based screenborders may vary inappearance.

This manual describes the features of the toolbox and presents step-by-stepprocedures for using the software applications provided. It presumes that the userhas already installed Windows. This manual also assumes that the user possesses atleast a medium-level knowledge of Windows. Hardware requirements andinstructions for installing the products are provided in Chapter 2.

How To Use This ManualThis manual provides information on installing the toolbox and other products usedto configure control equipment. It also describes other features provided in thetoolbox software package. This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Overview. This chapter defines functions of the toolbox, contents of thismanual, and the conventions used.

Chapter 2 Installation. This chapter describes the PC and installation requirementsfor the AV-300i Version 2 drives.

Chapter 3 Using the Toolbox. This chapter provides basic startup procedures andfeatures for using the toolbox to configure a product.

Chapter 4 Configuring an AV-300i Version 2 Drive. This chapter describes howto use the toolbox to configure a drive.

Glossary. The Glossary provides definitions of configuration terms and toolboxconcepts.

Refer to the Table of Contents for the organization of these chapters.

ConventionsThe following conventional terms, text formats, and symbols are used throughoutthis documentation for the toolbox.

Convention Meaning

Bold Indicates that the word is being defined.

Arial Bold Indicates the menu, actual command or option that is chosenfrom a menu, a button, or title of a dialog box.

Italic Indicates new terms, margin notes, and the titles of figures,chapters, and other books in the toolbox package.

UPPERCASE Indicates a directory, filename, or block name. Lowercase letterscan be used when typing names in a dialog box or at thecommand prompt, unless otherwise indicated for a specificapplication or utility.

Monospace Represents examples of screen text or words and characters thatare typed in a text box or at the command prompt.

� Indicates a procedure.

� Indicates a procedure with only one step.

• Indicates a list of related information, not procedural steps.

GEH-6412 Toolbox for an AV300i Chapter 1 Overview •••• 3

The following list presents some basic guidelines for working with menus:

When a menu is displayed, press the up/down arrow keys to highlight a commandname. Then press Enter to choose the menu command. The menu can also beselected by clicking with a cursor-positioning device (CPD), such as a mouse.

When a command ends in an ellipsis (�), the application displays a dialog box thatasks the user to supply more information.

If a command turns a feature on and off, a checkmark (�) is displayed by thecommand name when the feature is on.

When a command ends with an arrow ( ), the menu cascades to display morecommand names.

If a command name is grayed out, it indicates that the command does not apply tothe current situation or there is another selection or action before choosing thecommand.

Related PublicationsGE provides system instruction manuals that include publications for the differentcomponents of each product. If additional manuals are needed or for questions aboutthe publications, contact the nearest GE sales office or authorized GE salesrepresentative. Also, refer to the following publications for more information aboutAVDV Series equipment:

• GEH-6641, AV-300i Version 2 User's Manual

• GEI-100275, 6KCV300CTI Instruction Book

• GEI-100360, AV-300i Adjustable Speed Drives

• GEI-100429, AV-300i Version 2 Hardware Manual and Quick Startup Guide

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Notes

GEH-6412 Toolbox for an AV300i Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox •••• 1

Chapter 2 Using the Toolbox

IntroductionSettings options should bedetermined before starting aconfiguration.

This chapter provides basic instructions for using the toolbox. It defines the toolboxmenu commands, including the Options menu, which has a Settings dialog tab foreach product. Methods of communication and toolbox connections are alsodescribed.

Section Page

Installation ............................................................................................................... 2-1Upgrading from Previous Releases.......................................................................... 2-2Starting the Toolbox ................................................................................................ 2-3Accessing Online Help ............................................................................................ 2-5Privileges and Passwords......................................................................................... 2-5Toolbox Options ...................................................................................................... 2-9Connecting the Toolbox......................................................................................... 2-14

InstallationFor assistance, contact:

Industrial SystemsGeneral Electric CompanyProduct Service Engineering1501 Roanoke Blvd.Salem, VA 24153-6492 USA

Phone 1 888 GE4 SERVE(888 434 7378, United States)+ 1 540 378 3280(international)

Fax + 1 540 387 8606 (All)(replace + with theinternational access code)

Control System Solutions installs various products for control systems as selected inthe setup program. It is recommended that you exit all Windows programs beforebeginning. A dialog box will prompt you for a license key, which can be found onthe actual CD. You must agree to the standard Software License Agreement for theseproducts.

� To install the product1. Place the Control System Solutions CD in the disk drive. The Setup program

executes automatically, or run the program setup.exe.

2. Follow the instructions from each screen. For more help press F1.

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Upgrading from Previous ReleasesNote To upgrade to Version 8 of the toolbox, it is recommended that you firstuninstall any previous version of toolbox.

Maintaining Multiple Releases of ToolboxTo maintain different releases of the toolbox on a single system, consider thefollowing:

• Multiple versions of Release 5 or higher cannot be installed on one system.The installation directory for Release 5 or higher of the toolbox is chosen onlyonce, the first time that the Control System Solutions products are installed. Thedefault directory is C:\Program Files\GE Control System Solutions.

• There is only one set of toolbox options settings for a given user on a givencomputer. There are several toolbox options settings that may need to be uniqueto a particular release of toolbox. For example, Release 4 of the toolbox wouldprobably need a different directory setting for standard library .tre files than thatof Release 5 or 6. In order to use multiple releases, it is recommended to usedifferent user accounts for each release.

• Opening a toolbox file from the Windows Explorer is not recommended ifmultiple copies of toolbox are installed. When you open a file from theWindows Explorer, the application that starts up depends on what is registeredfor that file type. Releases of toolbox prior to Release 5 register each time theyexecute. Release 5 or higher of toolbox, however, registers only at installation.

• Modifying a toolbox file can make the file unusable to older releases oftoolbox. A warning dialog displays when the toolbox opens a file that waswritten by a previous release. Do not save the file if it must be used by theprevious release.


Starting the Toolbox

To create a device, refer tothe chapter Configuring.

The toolbox is started from the Windows NT or 95 Workstation.

� To start the toolbox

1. Click Windows button, Programs, GE Control SystemSolutions, and Control System Toolbox.

2. Click the toolbox icon. The toolbox Work Area displays. It is blank until adevice is created or opened.

Work AreaIf more than one drive is openin the Work Area, each drivewill have a window with anOutline View and SummaryView.

A drive�s runtime action is configured using the toolbox. From the File menu, begina New configuration or Open a previously saved configuration file. The toolboxWork Area is the main screen and contains the following:

Outline View (left side) displays the configuration in a hierarchy, with the drivename as the first item and other configuration items listed in levels below it.

Click to display theDetached Summary View.

Summary View (right side) displays information for the item highlighted in theOutline View. For example, in a drive configuration, the item Block diagramdisplays block diagrams, which can be configured within this view.

Detached Summary View is a separate window from the Work Area window anddisplays a copy of the diagram. This window can be sized, configured, and edited.

Note The following screen represents a basic toolbox Work Area format. Menucommands, toolbar, and Outline View items will vary with the product installed.


Title bar

Menu bar

Toolbar

Bookmark

Status bar displays toolboxinformation on the rightand drive information onthe left side.

Summary View display details of the itemselected in the Outline View. For example,the parameter T current Lim+ displays.

Communication statusDrive statusFault indicationDiagram scan rateRead-only file

Click to display the Detached Summary View.

For Help, Press F1

Outline View

NotesWhen you clickon an item witha Note icon, thenote displays inthe SummaryView.

LogView

Find the cause of an error bydouble-clicking on the error.

Log View displays status messages for toolbox activities, such as file imports,validations, builds, or errors.

Status Bar can be toggled on and off from the View menu. When online, the leftside displays a description of various toolbox commands or notes entered by theuser. The right side displays the drive status of the current drive.

Double-click to edit thenote.

Notes can be created for most items in the drive. Select an item, then from the Edit,select Modify. Enter a note for the item and click OK. The Note icon displaysbeside the item in the Outline View.

Bookmark items display the icon.

Bookmark enables you to mark major items in the Outline View and then return tothem easily using the Bookmark commands in the Edit menu. The Toggle Bookmarkcommand turns the icon on and off. The Goto Next Bookmark command jumps tothe next item marked with the .


Accessing Online HelpTo obtain Help for the dialog

box on the screen, press F1 .

Specific Help is available for each dialog box. Press the F1 function key when thedialog box displays. Help can also be accessed using the following methods:

• To obtain Help on . ..

• Do this . . .

• Menu commands • Highlight the command and press F1

• Dialog boxes • Press F1 when the dialog box displays on thescreen

• Block information • Click the desired block with the right mouse buttonand select Item Help

• Help contents • Click the Help menu and select Contents

• Help • Click the Help menu and select Using Help

• Specific word(s) • Click the Help menu, select Contents, and clickthe tab Find, then enter the word(s) to search

Privileges and PasswordsTo change the password,refer to the sectionChange Password or DefaultPassword Directory.

The privilege/password system assigns different levels of access to the devices.Then, passwords can be established for the different privilege levels, so that eachuser can access a device at the level necessary for the job that person is assigned.

Privilege Levels� To set a privilege level

To avoid this dialog box, fromthe Options menu, selectSettings, and then click thetab General. At the bottom ofthe dialog box in the text boxUser Identification, enteryour user ID.

� From the Options menu, select Privilege.

Enter a three-character ID,such as your initials.Click OK.

Privilege Level FunctionsA password can be assigned to each of the toolbox privilege levels defined in thefollowing table. (Each successive level allows all the functions of the previous level.)



Privilege Levels

Level Functions

0: Read Only View code

Use the Finder

Monitor live data

Trend (including saving trend definitions in .TRNfiles and saving collected data)

Change View attributes under Option menu,Settings

Print blockware code and reports

Change the password for level 0

1: Change drive AdvancedMaintenance

All functions allowed in Level 0, including changepassword levels in Levels 0 and 1

Change the value of variables

2: Full drive AdvancedMaintenance

All functions allowed in Level 0 and Level 1

Make code changes

Download

Import/Export

Put in database and Get from database

Validate, build, save, backup, and pack signals

Change the password for Levels 0, 1, and 2

Change the location of the password file

3: Drive Block Area andMenu Maintenance

Alter block area and change application menustructure

4: Full Drive Access Change GE parameters

View parameters that are not on a menu

Download firmware


Change Password or Default Password Directory� To change the password� From the Options menu, select Password. The Changing Password

dialog box displays.

Select the privilegelevel that you wantto change.

Click OK.

The Changingpassword dialogbox displays for theselected level.

Enter the old passwordin text box 1) and pressthe Tab key.

Enter the new passwordin textbox 2) and pressthe Tab key.

Enter the new passwordagain in text box 3) toverify it is correct.

Tab

Tab

When a password is created, it is encoded in the file UCPASSWD.INI in theWindows NT installation directory. This default directory can be changed by a userat Privilege Level 2.

� To change the default password file directory� From the Options menu, select Settings, then click the tab General.

Enter a directory or clickBrowse... to select a directory.

Enter three characters thatidentifies the current user.You will not be prompted forinitializations when valueschange.

Note It is recommended that the password file be kept on the local pc to avoid lossof access in the case of downtime on a remote node.


Toolbox OptionsOption settings are saved inthe your Windows registrywhen the toolbox is closed.

The toolbox�s working environment can be defined for each application. This sectiondescribes each tab that can be set to customize the drive, such as general settings, fileloading at startup, block diagrams, Trend Recorder, and the AVDV Drivecommunication ports. These tabs are located in the Options menu, under Settings.

� To customize the toolbox settings1. From the Options menu, select Settings. The Settings dialog box displays.

Click a tab to bring it to the front and select appropriate options.

2. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box. Click Cancel to exitand not change any settings.

General

Select a font for the OutlineView. The default font isSystem Bold.

Select a font for theFinder.

Allows extra data to be seen, which isuseful to a Power User.

Select from thefollowing File options:

Use compact export formatcompresses the .tre filesproduced by exporting. Lesshard disk space is used andis easier to read and edit.This is recommended.

Save Bookmarks in filessaves bookmarks betweenclosing and reopening files.

Backup files before savemakes a backup copy of filesbefore saving newinformation. This includes.ucb, .dcb, .icb, and .ocb.

Compress files whensaving saves and stores filesin a compressed format,which saves disk space.

Auto-Save files everyminutes automatically savesthe files at the set increment. Enter the directory for the password

file. A local directory is recommended.Click Browse� to search the directoryand select a location.

Enter three character initials,for use in the privilege/password. You will not beprompted for initializationswhen values change.


StartupThe Startup tab allows you to specify whether or not you want a file to automaticallyload at startup.

Select one of the followingoptions:

None dictates that no file isautomatically loaded ontoolbox startup.

Load last file loads the lastfile that was in use when thetoolbox was exited.

Select file allows you toselect the file that loadswhen the toolbox starts up.Click Browse... to locate thefile.


Block DiagramThe Block Diagram tab allows you to specify how the block diagram displays in theSummary View and Detached Summary View.

Display the blocks in a list withno connections or connected toeach other for the Summary Viewand Detached Summary View.

Check to show all List blockdiagram pins. This commanddisregards the text box Visibility,if it is checked in the Edit MacroPin Definition dialog box. Fontsize changes the font size of alltext on the block diagram.

Check the following options forinterconnected block diagrams:

Show all pins displays all blockpins. This command disregardsthe text box Visibility, if it ischecked in the Edit Macro PinDefinition dialog box.

Reorder pins rearranges thepins to minimize crossing theconnections on the diagram.

Show input or Show outputconnections display theconnection names and values.

Font size changes the font sizeof all text on the block diagram. Change the Summary View tracking feature to display various levels

of the hierarchy, when they are selected in the Outline View. Selectthe item to display on the lowest level. The default is Task/Macro.


Trend RecorderThe Trend Recorder tab allows you to specify Trend Recorder options as follows:

Select any of the followingoptions:

Select the fontsize used in theTop Graph View

Enter the amount of memory the Easy-Drivereserves for storing traces. The default valueof 2 MB allows 4 signals to be captured at 32ms intervals for about 14 minutes before theoldest data starts to be overwritten.

Click to display theFontdialog and setthe font type andsize used in theLower Signal View.

Check to display the amount ofreserved memory that was used.

� Horizontal Grid Lines todisplay horizontal gridlines when in Replaymode.

� Vertical Grid Lines todisplay vertical grid linesin Replay mode.

� Right Vertical Axis todisplay vertical axis on theright side.

� Dual Vertical Axis todisplay the outer Y-Axis.

Check to zoom in the TrendRecorder, using the mouseto drag-and drop a rectangleon the screen.

Check to automaticallyconfigure the recorder withpredefined signals. (Thisoption currently only workswith Innovation Series drivesand when performing MarkVI I/O board calibrations.)

Check for a Yes/Noconfirmation promptto display before thezoom takes place.

Select the default penwidth (measured inpixels) used to drawthe signal traces.

Click to display theTrenders DefaultColors dialog fromwhere you canchange the pendefault colors for thesignal traces.

Click to display theTrender RecorderSignal ViewColumns dialogfrom where you canselect headings tobe displayed in theLower Signal View.


AVDV Series DriveThe AVDV Series Drive tab allows you to select the communication port specific tothe drive.

Click on thedrop-down listand select thecommunicationport.


Connecting the ToolboxThe drive requires anRS-232C to RS-485 converter(6K6V300CTI).

The toolbox can communicate with an AV-300i Version 2 drive through anRS-232C/RS-485 serial port connection. Refer to the manual, GEI-100275,6KCV300CTI Instruction Book.

Note To connect to a drive, refer to Chapter 3, the section, Connecting to anAV-300i Version 2 Drive. Only one drive at a time can go online (communicate).

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Chapter 3 Configuring an AV-300iVersion 2 Drive

IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for using the toolbox to configure and monitor anAV-300i Version 2 drive. In addition, information on using other features of thetoolbox specific to the drive is also provided.

Section Page

Creating an AV-300i Version 2 Drive ..................................................................... 3-2Configuring the Drive .............................................................................................. 3-5Working with Files and Menus................................................................................ 3-8Concepts ................................................................................................................ 3-17Configuration......................................................................................................... 3-18Block Diagram....................................................................................................... 3-23Programmable Block Area..................................................................................... 3-26Drive Controls........................................................................................................ 3-32Wizards .................................................................................................................. 3-32Fault Display.......................................................................................................... 3-34Self-Tune ............................................................................................................... 3-35Using the Finder..................................................................................................... 3-39ISBus Configuration .............................................................................................. 3-40Genius Configuration............................................................................................. 3-44AV-300i Version 2 Capture Buffer........................................................................ 3-47

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Creating an AV-300i Version 2 DriveWhen the toolbox starts, the toolbox Work Area displays (refer to the section,Configuring the Drive). The Work Area is used to maintain the drive configurationfile in the toolbox. You must create a new drive configuration file (.acb) or open anexisting one.

Or click .

� To create an AV-300i Version 2 drive� From the File menu, select New. The New dialog box contains the installedtoolbox products.

Click on the tab,Drives & Exciters.

Select AVDV Series Driveand click OK.

The Choose the Patternand Version directorydialog box displays.

Pattern and Version

If the Enter - User IDdialog box displays,enter an ID, then clickOK (see the nextsection).Otherwise, the SelectDrive Size dialog boxdisplays.

Select a version.Click OK.


Drive Size

Select a file that sets thevalues for the particularbridge size being configured.Obtain this number from thedrive nameplate on the drivebeing configured. Click OK.

The Toolbox Work Area forthe selected drive displays.


Enter User IdentificationTo view these configurationchanges with User ID, fromthe View menu, selectReports.

If the Enter � User ID dialog box displays, you must enter an ID to identify theuser about to make changes to the configuration.

You must enter a three-character ID,such as your initials.

Enter your three-character IDto avoid the Enter - User IDdialog box above.

If you are the only user making changes in thetoolbox are using the current login on the PC,then you can permanently avoid this dialog boxby entering your ID. From the Option menu,select Settings, and click the tab General.


Configuring the DriveFor details of the ToolboxWork Area, see Chapter 3, thesection, Work Area.

The Toolbox Work Area is the main screen of an AV-300i Version 2 driveconfiguration. This area is used to configure the drive.

If the Block Library andProgrammable Block Areaitems are not listed, then yourversion of drive firmwaredoes not support theProgrammable Block Area.

When a new drive is created or an existing file is opened, the Outline Viewdisplays the drive name and the following items: Main Menu, Block diagram, BlockLibrary, and Programmable Block Area.

The default device name is AVDV1 (additionalnew device names are incremented by one).

To modify the device name, see the nextsection, Modifying Drive Properties.

Modify Drive Properties� To modify the drive

Or click the right-mousebutton and select Modify.

1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Device Properties dialog boxdisplays.


Select the active communicationsnetwork from the drop-down list.

Note ISBus interface and Geniusare contained in this list becausethey invoke special toolbox handling.Other networks, such as Devicenetand Profibus, do not requireadditional handling and are directlyconfigured in the hardware andcommunication/SBI menu.

Gateway IP Address allows you toenter the IP address or name of theInnovation Series Controller that isused as a gateway to the drives viathe ISBus. (This setting is onlyenabled if the drive is connected tothe ISBus and used explicitly forasynchronous toolboxcommunications to the drive.)

Enter a note to describe the drive.

Select the regulation mode in which thedrive wil operate. Typical modes are V/f,Sensorless, or Field oriented control.

Gateway ISBus Port allows you to select the Innovation SeriesController physical ISBus port to which this drive is connected. (Thissetting is only enabled if the drive is connected to the ISBus and usedexplicitly for asynchronous toolbox communications to the drive.)

The default device name is AVDV1. Additional new drivesare incremented by one. You should edit the name to moreaccurately reflect the drive being configured (for example,ROLL1). This field is limited to five characters.


Validate DriveAlso, items in the hierarchythat had problems duringvalidation will display in redafter the validation.

Validation checks for errors that might prevent successful operation of the drive. Ifthe configuration needs to be validated, items in the Outline View display in red.

Note In most cases, the configuration is automatically validated.

Or click

� To validate the drive configuration� From the Drive menu, select Validate. The validation results display in the

Log View at the bottom of the toolbox Work Area screen.

Enter Job-Specific InformationFor more information, referto the section, Wizards.

Once a new drive has been created and the properties are modified, you must enterjob-specific data, such as motor hp, motor amps, and motor speed. This informationcan be entered in a new configuration using the menus or the Offline commissioningwizard.

Or click

� To configure the drive offline1. From the Edit menu, select Wizards.

2. If more than one wizard is defined, the Choose Wizard dialog box displays.Select Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard. However, if only one wizardis defined, the Offline Wizard dialog box will display immediately.

Each configuration depends on applicationrequirements. For more information, contact ProductService Engineering (see Chapter 2 for the contactinformation).

For more information, see thesection, Wizards.

1. Click Next to progress through the wizard. Enter the appropriate settings.

Note By entering the Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard information andperforming the applicable tune-ups, the drive should be sufficiently configured forbasic operation.


Working with Files and MenusAn AV-300i Version 2 drive is configured using different types of files, as describedin the following sections. In addition, the menu commands are described in thissection.

File TypesThe configuration files generate output files that can be downloaded to the drive.

Configuration files include:

Drive configuration file (.acb) is a binary working file that contains an exact copyof the drive configuration used by the toolbox. Users generally work from these .acbfiles. When the file is saved, the prior .acb is renamed to Backup of File. Forexample AV300.acb would have a backup file named Backup of AV300.acb. Torestore the backup copy, rename the file to an .acb file.

Setup files (.dat) consist of four binary files that exist in the drive and save motorand drive data including measured values. These setup files, combined with theconfiguration file (.acb) constitute a complete backup of a drive configuration.

Diagram files (.wmf) are drawing files that contain the toolbox block diagrams.

Help files (.hlp) provide product-specific help from within the toolbox.

The .tre and .prj files are notnormally used by users.

Tree files (.tre) are text files that contain configuration information for the drive.Some .tre files define the parameters, faults, menus, and other items that exist withina particular drive, while others store configurations for transport between differentdrives, and possibly different versions of the toolbox.

Project files (.prj) are text files that hold some drive configuration information.They are used in conjunction with other tree files, to transport configurations acrossversions of drive products, and possibly different versions of the toolbox.

Back up all files often to avoid losing data.

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Upload/Downloadparameters

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Open and Close FilesOpening a drive configuration file (.acb) reads a previously saved driveconfiguration into the toolbox.

� To open a file

Or click .

Check the Release Noteslocated in the toolbox Helpmenu, under About Toolbox.

1. From the File menu, select Open. The Open dialog box displays.

2. Select the file name and click OK.

Note If an older version toolbox is used to open a drive configuration file (.acb)that was saved with a newer version, a Warning message is displayed. Either installthe version of toolbox the drive configuration file (.acb) was saved with (listed in theWarning) or consult the toolbox Release Notes to see if they are compatible.

� To close a file� From the File menu, select Close.

Closing a file removes the configuration from the toolbox. If the configuration hasnot been saved, a dialog box displays and asks if the configuration should be saved.

Save Files

Or click .

Saving a file writes the entire contents of the configuration to a drive configurationfile (.acb). The prior drive configuration file (.acb) is renamed to a Backup offilename.icb file and used as a backup file.

� To save a file1. From the File menu, select Save. The Save As dialog box displays.

2. Enter the file name and click OK. (Once a configuration has been saved, theSave button saves the new file without asking for a file name.)

Tip � The Save button also indicates that a change was made to the configurationby highlighting (red) and becoming enabled. If the computer or toolbox fails whenthe button is red, all changes since the last save is lost, so save files often (or makesure that the Auto-save function is not disabled).

Upgrade Configuration

Refer to Chapter 2, Using theToolbox.

The Upgrade command adds the required functions of a newer version of the productto the current drive configuration file. For example, if the current drive configurationfile (.acb) is version V02.02.01B, and the application requires the functions ofversion V02.03.00C, you would need to upgrade the .acb file.


� To upgrade a configuration file1. Make sure the new required version is installed (refer to Chapter 3).

2. From the current drive configuration file, such as version V02.02.01B describedabove, from the File menu, select Upgrade�. The following message boxprompts to proceed you with the upgrade.

Click Yesto upgrade the drive.

The Select UpgradeVersion dialog boxdisplays.

Select Upgrade VersionWhen you select to upgrade the drive, the Select Upgrade Version dialog boxdisplays all of the newer installed versions.

Select theupdated version.Click OK.

The following dialog box displays, showing that the version upgrade was successful.


Export Configuration FilesThe .tre files can be exportedselectively or for an entiredrive.

The parameter values contained in a drive configuration file (.acb) can be exportedin a .tre file format. Exporting drive parameters allows settings among drives to beshared.

� To export parameter values1. From the File menu, select Export, and then select Parameter Values. The

Parameter Values File Name dialog box displays.

2. Confirm the current project directory and file name or select a new directory.Click Save. The file is saved as a .tre file.

Export and Open Project FilesGenerally this option is not required. It is provided if anewer version of the toolbox makes a change to theformat of the drive configuration file (.acb) that is notbackward compatible.

Project files allow you toexport and import a driveconfiguration without havingto know about all the files itcontains.

Normally, newer versions of the toolbox can load drive configuration files createdby older versions. However, if there is a major change of functionality in thetoolbox, the toolbox may not be able to load the drive configuration file. In this case,it is necessary to first export the drive configuration file to a project (.prj) file andthen import it into the new version of the toolbox. A project file is a text file, whichcontains the names of all .tre files in a configuration. Project files save the driveconfiguration in a form that can be loaded by all newer versions of the toolbox.

� To create a project file1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.

2. From the File menu, select Export and select All. All .tre files and the .prj fileare exported.

Once a project file exists, it can be used to create a drive configuration file (.acb).Using the File \ Open command, select a .prj file. This creates an AV-300i Version2 drive and starts a series of file imports. The toolbox imports the files listed in the.prj file, including the parameter values file.


Menu CommandsThe toolbox work area contains the following Menu bar:

File Menu The File menu allows you to perform file operations with the following commands:

Or click . New creates a new drive configuration file.

Or click . Open loads an existing drive configuration file into the toolbox.

Close exits an existing drive configuration.

Or click . Save/Save As saves an opened drive configuration file to a specified name.

Or click . Import retrieves values from the specified file. The values in the currentconfiguration are replaced with the imported values.

Export sends specified items (such as parameters and files) to a designated file.

Upgrade automatically makes the required changes to upgrade an older productversion to a newer version.

Print Setup allows you to select a printer and printer connection.

Tip � The block diagram is designed to print best in Landscape Orientation. Referto the section, Block Diagrams/Printing Diagrams.

Or click . Print provides a paper (hard) copy of a specified file or page.

Print Preview displays the page as it would be printed.

Send To� opens email and provides a copy of the currently opened file to send(you must have Window messaging, such as Exchange).

File 1, 2, 3... lists and opens the most recently used files.


Exit closes the toolbox.

Edit MenuThe Edit menu allows you to edit items with the following commands:

Modify allows you to edit the highlighted item.

Or click . Wizards allows you to select from a list of wizards used for drive configurationscommissioning, tests, and tune-ups.

Or press Ctrl+F2 to togglethe mark and F2 to go to thenext bookmark.

Bookmarks allows you to mark major items in the Outline View by using theToggle Bookmark option and then move between these items easily by usingGoto Next Bookmark.

View Menu

Some of these commands canbe toggled on and off. A checkmark (�) displays next to thecommand name when thefeature is on and it willdisplay in the toolbox.

The View menu allows you to manage the drive with the following commands:

Toolbar displays or hides the Toolbar.

Status Bar displays or hides the Status bar.

Or click . Tracking toggles the tracking feature of the Summary View on and off.

Close Outline reduces the hierarchy list of items displaying in the Outline Viewto just the drive level.

Or click . Detached Summary creates a detached window of the diagram Summary View.

Or click . Zoom In enlarges the view of the block diagram area (Summary View).


Or click . Zoom Out reduces the view of the block diagram area (Summary View).

Or click . Finder starts the Finder view to search for items, such as text and variables within aconfiguration.

Sdb Browser starts the SDB Browser window to search the System Database(refer to the manual, GEI-100271).

Or click . Trend Recorder is a separate window in the toolbox (refer to the manual,GEH-6408).

Or click .

Or double-click on the statusbar (yellow indicates analarm or red indicates afault).

Drive Control starts the Drive Control view used to start and stop the drive. It alsoprovides specific information, such as motor speed, volts, amps and power.

Active Faults displays a list of all active faults and alarms. Each fault is timestamped so that the order of events can be determined.

Fault History displays a list of faults that are saved in the drive.

Reports allows you to produce a Compare Parameters Values report thatshows all parameters whose values in the toolbox are not the same as in the drive, aParameter Values report that displays all parameters and their values in a menuhierarchical structure, and a Change History report listing changes made to thedrive configuration file.

Device MenuThe Device menu allows you to manage the drive with the following commands:

Or click . Validate verifies that the drive configuration does not contain errors.

Or click . Online/offline toggles to start or end communications between the toolbox and thecurrent drive.

Or click .Download Parameter Values to Drive sends the values of all the parametersfrom the loaded drive configuration files to the current drive.


Or click .Upload Parameter Values from Drive reads all the parameter values from thecurrent drive and replaces the values in the currently loaded drive configuration filein the toolbox.

This option enabled only ifyou are at Privilege Level 4and in Expert Mode.

Download Firmware to Drive sends the drive firmware configuration to theselected version number.

Save Parameters saves the current active set of parameter values in the drive topermanent storage

Reset Faults resets all faults that are currently active in the drive.

Genius Interface allows you to upload and download the Genius Network card ifenabled.

This option enabled only if anetwork is enabled.

Put into Database puts information into the Innovation Series Controller SDB toallow drives to share signals with other drives and controllers on the network.

Change Drive Size allows you to change the drive size information in the file,drive, or both.

This option requires the driveto be online and not enabled.

This option requires the driveto be online and not enabled.

Load Default Values loads the factory defaults in the drive and the currentlyloaded drive configuration file in the toolbox.

Load Motor Parameters loads the motor defaults for the 400 V or 460 V motorparameters in the drive and the currently loaded drive configuration file in thetoolbox.

Self-tune allows you to activate the self-tune process where the drive and the motorperform predefined tests on either the Current Regulator or the SpeedRegulator to determine the best running conditions for the system.

Options MenuThe Options menu allows you to manage general options for toolbox operation.

Settings allows you to set general toolbox options.

Privilege sets the privilege level for a session.

Passwords sets the password for a privilege level.

Logout User closes the current user from the current session and sets the privilegelevel back to 0.


Window MenuThe Window menu arranges multiple views of open documents in the drive windowwith the following commands:

Cascade arranges the windows in an overlapped style.

Tile Horizontal arranges the windows horizontally in non-overlapped tiles.

Tile Vertical arranges the windows vertically in non-overlapped tiles.

Arrange Icons arranges the icons of closed windows.

Close All closes all open windows.

Help MenuThe Help menu has the following commands:

Contents displays Help files for the toolbox. It also contains the Find tab with awork list to search for specific topics.

Using Help displays general instructions on how to use Help.

Item Help displays help for the item selected in the Outline View.

Product Help displays the Help file for the currently loaded pattern. The filecontains help on parameters, faults, diagrams, and wizards.

Release Notes provides product changes in the toolbox.

Send Problem Report allows you to submit a system change request for thetoolbox.

These Goto Web Site optionsare only available if you havea connection to the GEintranet.

Goto Toolbox Web Site takes you to the toolbox home page.

Goto Drives Web Site takes you to the Low Voltage AC Drives page.

About � displays the version number and platform for this toolbox.


ConceptsThe following section defines items and features used when configuring an AV-300iVersion 2 drive. When a drive is created, the Work Area displays as follows:

The drive namecan be modified.

Main Menu containsthe configurable items.

Click to display a drawing of theblock diagram and signal flow.

Creating a new drive configuration fileautomatically imports the Block Libraryand Programmable Block Area

Parameters, located with the Main Menu, allow you to configure the drive behavior.Each parameter has a name with up to 20 characters, which identifies it and helps toconvey its use. A parameter also can have units, such as RPM, displayed with thetoolbox and keypad. The unit field is limited to five characters. Each parametercontains a value, which can be a number or a setting. The value is adjusted to modifythe drive behavior. Examples of basic parameters and their associated units areMotor rated current (Amps), Motor rated freq (Hz), Motor rated voltage (Volts), andRegulator type. Parameters can be set and modified from the Outline View under theitems Main Menu or Block diagram, or from a Wizard or the keypad.

Variables, similar to parameters, have a name up to 20 characters and a 5-characterunit field. However, unlike parameters, you cannot change variables. They arechanged by the drive as a result of the execution of the pattern within it. Forexample, the variable Speed feedback (RPM ) gets updated on a continuous basis andrepresents the drives actual speed.

Block diagrams provide an overall picture of signal flow, sequencing and regulatorcontrol in the drive. While communicating with the drive, the diagrams display drivevariables and their real time values. Contact and coil states are also indicated. Certaindrive parameters can be modified from this view (refer to the section BlockDiagrams).


Configuration

ParametersFor detailed informationabout a parameter, click onthe parameter and press F1.

The drive contains a set of parameters with values, together with the pattern andversion, that define the drive behavior. In the Outline View of the toolbox,parameters display as follows:


Edit Parameters

Use the Finder to easilylocate a specific parameter.

Or right-mouse click andselect Modify.

� To modify a parameter1. From the Outline View, click on the parameter to modify.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Parameter dialog box displays.

This function is currentlynot available.

Click to display thedetailed Help for thisparameter.

Click to send the newvalue to the drive.

This button may not beenabled for all parameters.It allows you to change thedisplay units (only effectsthe displayed values andnot the drive control.)

The new value displaysunder Drive Value.

Enter a new value (within the range) or, depending on the item, select a valuefrom the drop-down menu. Then, click Send To Drive for the value to take effect.

Enter a note for thisparameter, if desired.

Note When a parameter value is edited, you must click Send To Drive for the valueto take effect. Also, if you want to permanently save the parameter, select theDevice menu, then select Save Parameters.


Toolbox/Drive CommunicationsFor more information, referto the section, Connecting toan AV-300i Version 2 SeriesDrive.

The toolbox can communicate with the drive through an RS-232C to RS-485 serialport connection. However, only one drive at a time can be selected to go online(communicate), even if wired into a multi-drop configuration.

The serial port connection settings used by the toolbox can be defined and modified.These settings are saved and used by the toolbox for every connection to a drivewhose drive configuration file is set to communicate serially.

Modify Settings� To modify the communications setting1. From the Options menu, select Settings.

2. Click the tab, AVDV Series Drive.

3. Modify the Serial Port Communications - Comm Port settings as desiredand click OK.

Click on thedrop-down lis tand select thecom municationport.

Note Depending on the products installed, the number of tabs displayed in theSettings dialog box may vary.


Connect to an AV-300i Version 2 DriveUse the Window menu to viewmultiple drive windows, whendrives are offline.

Multiple drives can be connected on the same network through an RS-485 link. Eachdrive on the network has a unique name and address, and displays in the Select Drivedialog box when you try to go online.

Note Only one drive at a time can be selected to go online. To select a differentdrive, you must go offline.

Or click .

� To connect to an AV-300i Version 2 drive� From the Device menu, select Online. The Select Drive dialog box displays.

When the drive first goes onlineor requires updating, adjust therange of addresses to bescanned on the RS-485 link.

Select the drive to connect toand click OK. Or double-click onthe drive name.

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Click Start Scanning. A list ofdrives displays in the list box.

To change the device multidropsystem, click on the desired driveand click Change Address.Select the new address.

Upload Parameter ValuesParameter values can be uploaded from the drive to the toolbox to save the drivesettings in a toolbox configuration file. An upload is necessary after a self-tune orwhen values are modified using the keypad. The toolbox reads all the values fromthe drive and saves them in the toolbox configuration file. In addition to theparameter values, four binary setup files are also uploaded. The four setup files areprefaced with the drive name (for example, AVDV1setup0.dat). The .acb file and thefour setup files constitute a complete backup for the drive.

� To upload parameters

Or click . � From the Device menu, select Upload Parameter Values from the Drive.

Tip � Remember to save the toolbox configuration file. From the File menu, select

Save or click .


Download Parameter ValuesParameter values can be downloaded from the drive to the toolbox to restore thedrive settings to the drive from a toolbox configuration file. A download is necessarywhen a wizard is executed or when drive parameters are modified in the offlinemode. Downloading parameters sends the values to the drive. There are two types ofdownloads:

• If the four setup files have been uploaded from the drive and are not out of date,they are downloaded to the drive.

• If no setup files exist or they are out of date due to changes made to theconfiguration file, the drive is restarted in the setup mode and new setup files arecreated in the drive.

� To download parameters

Or click . � From the Device menu, select Download Parameter Values to Drive.

Download Firmware

For this function to be enabled, you must be atPrivilege Level 4 and operating in Expert Mode.Before downloading new firmware, ensure there is acopy of the latest drive configuration file. All settingsare erased when new firmware is downloaded to thedrive.

Generally, this feature is notnecessary since the drive isshipped with the correctfirmware already installed.

The toolbox allows you to update the drive's firmware. Although seldom used, thisfunction may be necessary when new features are added to the drive.

� To upgrade drive firmware1. Install the new product files containing the new .tre files, drawings, and

firmware.

2. Upgrade your configuration to the new version of product files (see the section,Upgrading a Configuration).

3. From the Device menu, select Download Firmware to Drive.


Block DiagramThe diagrams display inlandscape mode, the longedge of the paper ishorizontal.

Diagrams provide an overall picture of signal flow, sequencing and regulatorcontrol in the drive. While communicating with the drive, the diagrams display drivevariables and their real time values. Contact and coil states are also indicated.Certain drive parameters can be modified from this view

� To access diagrams� From the Outline View, click on the item Block diagram. The Overview

diagram displays in the Summary View.

Click Block diagramto view drive blockdiagrams.

Click the various linkbuttons in thediagram to viewdetails of the block.

Use the scroll bars toview the entireOverview diagram.

Use the Printcommand to print thediagram (see thesection, PrintingDiagrams).

Links to Other PagesDiagram provides links to other pages, which contain information on drive functions.

� To access diagram links1. From the Summary View, place the mouse pointer on a link button in the

diagram, such as .

2. When the pointer changes to a hand , click on the link button. Anotherdiagram displays with additional details and links.


Modify Parameters from DiagramParameters can be modified from the diagram. In the diagram, the toolbox displaysparameter names are displayed in blue as follows:

� To modify a parameter� From the block diagram, move the mouse pointer over the parameter until it

changes to a hand . Click on the parameter. The Edit Parameter dialog boxdisplays (refer to the section, Edit Parameters).

Parameter JumpersIn the Overview diagrams, parameter jumpers show how different paths of the blockdiagram are connected together.

Live Data DisplayIf the toolbox is connected to the drive, all variables on the diagram display livevalues. On the Status bar, the scan rate shows the time it takes to update all thevariables on the currently selected page.

VariablesGreen values are validnumbers received from thedrive.

Variables can be monitored by the toolbox. Live values display in green.

Actual spd (rpm)422 rpm

Live value


Drag-and-Drop VariablesVariables in the block diagram can be copied to the Trend Recorder using thedrag-and-drop feature.

Or click .

� To drag-and-drop a variable in the Trend Recorder1. Within the block diagram, locate the desired variable(s) by clicking the

appropriate link buttons. The diagram (Summary View) displays full screen.

2. From the View menu, select Trend Recorder. The Trend Recorder windowdisplays on top of the Toolbox Work Area.

3. Resize and reposition the Trend Recorder window so that it and the blockdiagram can be viewed (using regular Windows features).

Tip � To view both the toolbox and the Trend Recorder, from the Window menu,select Tile Horizontal or Tile Vertical and adjust the size of the windows.

4. From the diagram, place the mouse pointer over the desired variable. When thepointer changes to a hand, press and hold the left mouse button. The pointerchanges to the drag-and-drop pointer .

5. Continue to hold the left mouse button down and drag to the Trend Recorderwindow. At the Trend Recorder, the pointer changes to the drop pointer.

6. Release the mouse button and the variable will drop in the Trend Recorder.

Print DiagramsTip � The block diagram(s) is designed to print in Landscape Orientation. Fromthe File menu, select Print Setup and then click Landscape.

� To print block diagrams

Or click .

1. From the Outline View, click the item Block diagram.

2. From the File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box displays.

3. Enter the number of copies to print and the page(s).

This field shows that there are 17diagrams in this device.Click OK to print all the diagramsor enter the page number(s) toprint.

Tip � To print a single block diagram, link to that page, so that it displays on the

screen and click . Click OK. Live data can be printed, if the drive is online.


Programmable Block AreaIf the Block Library andProgrammable Block Areaitems are not displayed inyour Outline View, then yourversion of drive firmwaredoes not support theProgrammable Block Area.

In addition to the Main Menu and Block diagram items, there are two other top-levelitems that are listed in the Outline View: Programmable Block Area and BlockLibrary.

The Programmable Block Area provides a location to modify and extend the drive'sstandard control logic. Additional calculations can be added to the drive without theneed for additional hardware.

Creating a new driveconfiguration fileautomatically imports theBlock Library andProgrammable Block Area

Block LibraryThe Block Library item can be expanded to display a list of available blocks. Ablock represents a logical or arithmetic calculation, such as addition or integration.

Blocks pins can be connected to form customfunctions (for example, the output pin of anAbsolute Value block can be connected to oneinput pin of an Addition block). Or pins can beattached to constant values, drive variables,and parameters.

Each block can only be used once. However,there can be more than one of a particular typeof block.

Insert BlocksBefore blocks can be used, they must be inserted into the Programmable Block Area.

� To insert a block into the block area� From the Outline View, right-click on Programmable Block Area and

select Insert First from the pop-up menu. The Insert New Block dialog boxdisplays.


Select theblock andclick OK

� To insert additional blocks1. From the Outline View, right-click on the block that you want the new block(s)

to follow and click Insert Next. The Insert New Block dialog box displays.

2. Select the block and click OK. The newly inserted block displays in the OutlineView. Also, after selecting the block for use, it is removed from the list.

To distribute the load on the Drive's CPU, blocks can beexecuted in any of eight phases as shown in the timing diagram.

Each phase's predicted CPU usage, in percent.Note A maximum of eight blocks canbe executed in a particular phase

Blocks are inserted in thisarea. The number showsthe order in which they areexecuted.

Blocks can be executed at three rates: 1 ms, 2 ms, and 8 ms. Blocks running at ratesslower than 1 ms can be scheduled to run in one of eight phases, allowing the load tobe distributed. Each phase represents 1 ms. Since no more than eight blocks can beexecuted in one phase, the Block Area is limited to a maximum of 64 blocks (eightblocks in each of eight phases, all executing at the 8 ms rate). If this limitation isexceeded, the block area cannot be downloaded to the drive. For more information,refer to the section, Execution Order.

Note The 1 ms and 2 ms execution rates can consume excessive amounts of theDrive's CPU time if not used carefully. For most applications, the 8 ms rate isrecommended. There are regulation modes that cannot use 1 ms rates at all due tozero time available in one or more phases.


Modify Block PropertiesOnce the blocks are inserted, you can change block properties, such as the executionrate or phase.

� To change the execution rate or phase


1. From the Outline View, click on the desired block.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Block Properties dialog boxdisplays.

Block name Description

Select the execution rate.

Select the Phase.

Enter notes.

Execution time in microseconds


Connect Pins from Block Flow ViewOnce the desired blocks have been inserted into the Programmable Block Area, youcan connect block pins. Each block, with its associated pins, is shown in the BlockFlow View (right pane of the work area, or Summary View).

� To connect block pins to block pins� From the Block Flow View, drag an output pin from one block to an input pin

of another block. Output pins cannot be connected together. Input pins can beconnected only if one of the input pins within its block is already connected toan output pin.

� To connect block pins to drive variables, parameters, and constants� From either the Block Flow View or the Outline View, double-click on a pin.

The Connect Pin dialog box displays.

Pin Name

Enter either a constant value, thefull name of a drive variable, orparameter. Then click OK.

Click to displaya list of drivevariables andparameters.

Pin Description

Description of the selectedvariable or parameter.

From this dialog, you can connect a subset of drive variables and parameters to Inputpins, connect a subset of drive parameters to Output pins, or connect a constant valueto a pin.


Select a drive variableor parameter.

Click OK.

Program SequenceSequence is important when the output of one block feeds the input of another. If theoutput's block is executed after the input's block, the value actually read by the inputwill be delayed by the period of the block's execution rate. You are responsible forinserting blocks in the proper order.

Within a phase, the block thatis listed first is executed first.

The blocks are numbered in the Outline View and Block Flow View in the orderthat they will execute. This order is determined by the block's execution rate, phase,and position within a phase. Remember that blocks running at 1 ms or 2 ms willexecute in more than one phase. All blocks in Phase 1 are executed, then Phase 2,and so on up to Phase 8.


� To view a summary of the block areaThe Summary includes theexecution table showing theexact order in which theblocks will be executed, aswell as other statistics.

� Select either the BLKSTART or BLOCKEND item within the ProgrammableBlock Area. A summary of the block area displays in the right pane.

Upload and Download Block AreaThe drive must be online withthe Toolbox to upload ordownload.

The Programmable Block Area is automatically uploaded and downloaded with thedrive parameters. The block area can also be uploaded or downloaded separately.

� To upload or download the block area

Or double-click onProgrammable Block Area.

1. From the Outline View, click on the Programmable Block Area item

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Block Area dialog boxdisplays.

Notes entered here appear atthe top of the Block Flow View

Click to download the BlockArea to the drive.

Click to upload the activeBlock Area from the drive.

If there are any Validation errors or warnings, they will display immediately.


Print Block Area� To print a block area1. From the Outline View, click on the Programmable Block Area or any of

its sub-items.

2. From the File menu, select Print (for a hardcopy) and Print Preview (to viewon your display). The summary of the block area's execution order and the blockdiagram are sent to printer or displayed on your screen.

Drive ControlsThe Drive Control command enables you to operate the drive from the toolbox, asthough you were operating it directly from the keypad located on the cabinet door.The variables that display are the same as those that display on the keypad.

Or click � To display the Drive Control view� From the View menu, select Drive Control. The Drive Control displays.

Click to toggle thedirection of the drive(reverse resquest). Theselected direction is shownwith an icon or .

Click to reset faults.

Click to Run the drive inthe selected direction.

Stop command can beused in Local or Remotemode.

Click to decrease or increase the Local Speed Referenceassociated with the Run and Stop commands.

Click to Jog the driveforward.

Wizards

The Wizard list may vary witheach product, but there isalways an Offline BasicCommissioning Wizard.

The AV-300i Version 2 drive contains wizards that guide you through the setup of adrive. Wizards display a series of dialog boxes that prompt you for driveconfiguration information. This information is also used as a basis to performadditional tests and tune-ups on the drive.

Note When setting up a new drive, your first step should be to proceed through theOffline Basic Commissioning Wizard or Offline Advanced Commissioning Wizard.

� To perform a wizard

Or click � From the Edit menu, select Wizards. If more than one wizard is defined, theChoose Wizard dialog displays listing the available wizards. However, if onlyone wizard is defined, the initial Offline Wizard dialog box displaysimmediately. (Refer to the next section, Choose a Wizard.)


Choose a Wizard

Select the appropriatewizard and click OK.

The wizard dialog boxdisplays.

The following are examples of the Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard.

Click to advancethrough the wizard.

Click Help to displayinteractive help oneach field.

Enter values in fieldsunless otherwiseinstructed.


Fault DisplayThe toolbox can display two types of fault lists:

• Active Fault list displays faults that are currently active in the drive.

• Fault History list displays a list of faults that have cumulated since power wasapplied to the drive.

The fault displays in red.Double-click on the fault todisplay the Active Fault list.

The Status bar, located at the bottom of thescreen, indicates that a fault has occurred.

Active Fault� To display the Active Fault list� From the View menu, select Active Faults.

� Or �� Double-click on the Alarm on the Status bar. The Active Fault List dialog box

displays.

Click to reset thefault list.

Check to display a descriptionof the selected fault.


Fault History� To display the Fault History list� From the View menu, select Fault History. The Fault History List dialog

box displays.

This list is stored inthe drive.

A list of faults thathave cumulatedsince power wasapplied to the drivedisplays. The mostrecent fault appearsat the top.

Click to display adescription of theselected fault.

Self-TuneFor more information, referto GEH-6641, AV-300iVersion 2 User's Manual, andGEI-100429, AV-300iVersion 2 Hardware Manualand Quick Startup Guide.

Self-tune is a process where the drive and the motor perform predefined tests todetermine the best running conditions for the system. There are two types ofself-tunes that are supported: Current Regulator and Speed Regulator.

Self-tune the Current Regulator� To self-tune the current regulator on a drive

Or click

1. Create or open an AV-300i Version 2 drive (see the section, Creating anAV-300i Version 2 Drive).

2. From the Device menu, select Online.

3. From the Device menu, select Self-Tune, and then select CurrentRegulator.

Before the current Regulator can be tuned, the drive must be restarted in the setupmode. Once the drive is in the setup mode, the motor and drive data contained in thetoolbox configuration file is sent to the drive.


Click Yes.

The drive is restartedin Setup mode andthe Drive Tuningdialog box displays.

Select the desired self-tunefrom the drop-down list.

Displays the state of theself-tune displays.

Click to start the self-tunetest process.

Click to complete theself-tune process.

Displays any problems that wereencountered during the self-tune process.See GEI-100429 to resolve diagnosticmessages

Check to display the DriveMotor and Drive data.

Click to send the toolboxvalues to the drive andcalculate the defaultstarting values forself-tuning.

Select the setup file wherethe self-tune results will besaved.

If you receive this warningmessage box when you clickStart, click Yes to continue.

The Executing Self Tuneprogress box displays.


Click to abort theSelf-Tune process.

When tuning is complete, click Close to complete the operation.

If values have changed in the drive, the following dialog box displays, prompting you tosave the new values.

A normal currenttune operation wouldinclude both theCurrent Regulatortune-up and a FluxRegulator tune-up.

Click to save thenew values.

The Save operation is performed and the drive is restarted in the regulation mode.

Click to save thenew valuespermanently.

With one more message box, you are prompted to uploadthe changes to configuration file loaded in the toolbox.

Click to uploadthe changes.

Another message box displays, prompting you to save thevalues to a permanent non-volatile storage in the drive.


Self-tune the Speed RegulatorThe speed regulator is tuned up in the active regulation mode.

Or click

� To self-tune the speed regulator on a drive1. Create or open an AV-300i Version 2 drive (see the section, Creating an

AV-300i Version 2 Drive).

2. From the Device menu, select Online.

3. From the Device menu, select Self-Tune, and then select Speed Regulator.The Drive Tuning dialog box displays.

Select the desiredself-tune from thedrop-down list.

Displays the state of theself-tune displays.

Click to start theself-tune testprocess.

Click to end theprocess.

As the self-tune progresses, additionalmessages may display here.See GEI-100429 to resolve diagnosticmessages


Using the FinderThe Finder is a separate window in the toolbox that contains useful search tools. Itcan help you find items, such as text and variables from the different types of drives.

� To use the Finder

Or click � From the View menu, select Finder. The Finder dialog box displays.

Tip � By default, the Finder closes when the Find button is clicked or when you

click on any part of the screen outside the Finder Window. Click to keep theFinder open.

Finder WindowSelect a target from the drop-down list.(All loaded targets are listed. Thedefault target is the current device.)

Enter the text to find. (Wildcardssuch as * and ? are not supported).The drop-down list box allows youto access previous finds.

Select one of the following from thedrop-down box to help qualify thesearch process:Anywhere In matches items containingthe find text anywhere within their text.Begins with matches items beginningwith the find text.Exact matches items that areexactly as the find text.

Click to include all note messageboxes in the find.

Click to start the search process.

All text that is found displays in theOutput View.

Status bar provides informationabout the find operation.

Note The Finder target determines the drive and area of the search. When Finderis activated, the current drive is automatically selected as the target and its namedisplays in the Title bar. An AVDV drive target can find parameters and variables.


Located below the Title bar is the toolbar, as described below:

Click� To�

Hold the Finder Window open. If this button is displayed in the window, the Windowcloses when the area outside the Finder Window is clicked. Click on the pushpin tokeep the Finder on top of the Device Window, even when you click outside theFinder Window.

Close the Finder Window. This button is displayed when the pushpin above isclicked on. The Finder Window remains opens when the pushpin is in this position(even when working in another window).

Goto an item in the Outline View. Highlight an item in the Output View, then clickthis button to find it in the Outline View. Double-click on the item to edit it.

Hide the tabs and make the Finder window display only the Output View.

ISBus ConfigurationThe ISBus provides ahigh-speed connectionbetween drives andcontrollers for bothsynchronous andasynchronous data.

This section describes how to insert the AV300i ISBus Interface (option card6KCV301 ISBus) for AV-300i Version 2 drives and assign the data, which is to beexchanged. The ISBus is commonly used to coordinate a set of drives with acontroller. Physically, it is a ring topology.

Communication is through a master/slave arrangement, where only the master cancommunicate with a slave. Each bus can have only one master node. Depending onthe hardware platform, up to four ISBuses can be connected to a controller, withletters A to D distinguishing each bus. The ISBus is also used to send asynchronousdata from the toolbox to the drive. This feature supports the upload and download ofparameters and trending over an Ethernet connection through the controller to driveson the ISBus. The following diagram shows a typical connection.

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Add an ISBus to Configuration� To insert an ISBus




Click to display thedrop-down menu.

Select ISBus interface.

3. Click OK. The ISBus interface item displays at the bottom of the listed itemsin the Outline View.

4. The default ISBus mapping and setup are loaded. Mapping and descriptions canbe changed, saved, and supported.

Note Once the ISBus has been configured, use the drive parameter ISBUS Enableto enable and disable the option. Cycling the ISBus selection will re-initialize theISBus.

Edit an ISBus� To edit an ISBus


1. From the Outline View, click on the ISBus interface item.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Network Interface dialog boxdisplays.

Change any of the fields:

Network Name is assigned when a networkis inserted using the toolbox. This name isused to identify the network to whichdevices are connected in the system. Thisinformation is posted into the SDB and isused to interconnect the system.

Default Region is usually the name of thedrive.

Drop Number is the ISBus node number forthis device. Valid entries are from 1-31.

Click OK.


ISBus PagesPages provide a way to share live signals over the ISBus. Pages are defined in thedrive and their definition is published to the controller through the SDB. The drivehas a set of pages with a default signal layout and define commonly used signals.The individual pages can be customized to change the signals, which are exchangedbetween the drive and the controller. For the AVDV drive, the maximum size of apage is 16 bytes, organized as eight 16-bit words. Booleans are transferred as singlebits. They are defined using a bit number word number notation, where the wordnumber ranges from 1�7, and the bit number ranges from 0�15.

Set References from ISBus to Drive� To set a reference to be controlled from the ISBus

Refer to the section, Using theFinder.


Refer to the section, EditingParameters.

1. Using the Finder, locate the parameter that you want controlled from the ISBus(for example, Ramp ref 1 src). Then click the Goto button to display theparameter location in the Outline View.

2. Click on the parameter name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The EditParameter dialog box displays.

3. From the Value drop-down list, select the appropriate value for the ISBusinterface (using the example above, ISBus Drv W1 mon). The Ramp Ref 1 srcis controlled from the ISBus.


Feedbacks from Drive to the ISBus� To set a feedback variable


1. From the Outline View, click on the desired item (for example, Drv ISBusW1src).

2. Click on the item name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The InterfacePoint dialog box displays.

Click to display theEdit Parameter dialogbox, from where youcan select anothersignal.

This signal name canalso be customized.

If any changes to the map are made, you will be prompted to update the SDB.


Genius ConfigurationThis section describes how to insert the Horner Electric's Genius� Serial BusInterface (SBI) and set communication values. The Genius board configuration isperformed in conjunction with the drive configuration.

� To insert a Genius

Or click the right mousebutton and select Modify.



Click to display thedrop-down menu.

Select Genius.

3. Click OK. The Genius item displays at the bottom of the drive list in theOutline View.

� To modify a Genius


1. From the Outline View, click on Genius.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Modify � Genius Configurationdialog box displays.

The Baud Rate of the Genius busmust match the current setting of theother Genius devices on the samebus.

The amount of Global Data that istransmitted continuously from thedrive on the Genius bus. The size isfixed at 6 words of data.

The amount of Directed Data that isreceived continuously by the driveand on the Genius bus. The size isfixed at 6 words of data.

Enter a note associated with theGenius configuration.

The Comm Port is selected from theOptions menu. Select Settings andthe tab AVDV Series Drive.

This is the address of the Genius board. This address mustbe unique from other devices on the same Genius bus.


Global Data and Directed Control DataThere are two types of word data that can be set in the Genius configuration:

• Global Data (Device->Master) is data passed from the drive to the Genius.

• Directed Data (Master->Device) is data passed from the Genius to the drive.

Global Data is set in the menus under Communication, within the SBI setting.

� To send a specific variable


1. From the Outline View, click on the specific item.

2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Parameter dialog box displays.

From the drop-downlist, select the variablethat you want toexchange.

Click OK.


Directed Data is set in the drive by editing a parameter and selecting its value topoint at the Genius bus.

� To send directed data from the Genius busRefer to the section, Using theFinder.


Refer to the section, EditingParameters.

1. Using the Finder, locate the parameter that you want controlled from the Geniusbus (for example, Ramp ref 1 src). Then click the Goto button to display theparameter location in the Outline View.

2. Click on the parameter name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The EditParameter dialog box displays.

3. From the Value drop-down list, select the appropriate value for the ISBusinterface (using the example above, SBI Drv W0 mon). The Ramp Ref 1 src iscontrolled from the Genius bus.

Download and UploadNote Make sure Genius is selected in the drive Edit Device Properties dialog boxand that the serial cable is plugged into the RS-232C port of the Genius board.

� To download or upload Genius configuration

Or click the right-mousebutton and select Downloador Upload.

1. From the Outline View, click on Genius.

2. From the Device menu, select Genius Interface, and then select eitherDownload Configuration or Upload Configuration.


AV-300i Version 2 Capture BufferThe rate of samples perchannel depends on thenumber of channels.Configuring two channels,results in a rate of 2048samples per channel; whilefour channels results in a rateof 1024 samples per channel.

The AV-300i Version 2 drive has a capture buffer that allows up to four channels ofdata to be collected at sample rates as high as 1 ms. The drive collects a total of 4096samples. This capture buffer can be used with the Trend Recorder to diagnoseproblems that require higher sample rates than the Trend Recorder's Real Time modecan collect.

In Block Collected mode, there are several toolbar buttons used to configure andoperate the Capture Block.

Capture Enableenables theTrigger input.

Upload Dataretrieves captureddata.

Edit Capture Block displays a dialog that allowsyou to select input signals and the trigger for thecapture block, as well as the sample rate.

Configure allows you to selectrealtime capture or capture blockoperation and enable auto-upload.

Capture Data Block� To enter Block Collected mode in Trend Recorder

Or click

1. Open a new Trend Recorder session (for more information, refer to the TrendRecorder User Manual, GEH-6408).

2. From the Edit menu, select Configure. The Trend RecorderConfiguration dialog box displays.

3. Click the Block Collected tab.

4. Verify the correct device is selected in the Block Collector Device section. Ifnot, click Change and select the desired device from the Select DeviceContaining Block Collector dialog box.

5. If desired, check the Automatically upload captured data option.

6. Click OK. The Capture Block Setup dialog box displays (for moreinformation, refer to the next section, Configuring the Capture Block).

Configure Capture BlockBefore you can use the Capture Block, you must first configure the block.

� To configure the Capture Block

Or click � Within the Capture Block Setup dialog box, enter the desired values in theappropriate fields.


Sample Rate controls howoften the capture blocksamples the input signals (inmilliseconds). It must be apositive integer.

Enter the name of any variableor parameter. Or click Browseto search for a variable.

Select the number of channels tocapture (0 - 4).

When done, click OK.

The new Capture Block Setupis sent to the drive.

� To edit the Capture Block configuration� From the Edit menu, select Edit Block. The Capture Block Setup dialog

box displays.

All variables and parameters that are valid for the current regulation mode can beused as capture inputs or as the trigger. Typical trigger sources include Faultmonitors, digital inputs, and pad parameters driven by Programmable Block Areafunctions.

Once the Capture Block has been configured, if the AV-300i Version 2 drive isonline, the Enable Capture button will be enabled. Click this button to allow theTrigger signal to activate data collection. When the button is in the down, or pressed,position, the trigger is active. When the signal attached to the trigger goes from zeroto one (or non-zero), the data collection begins. When the capture block runs out ofspace, the data collection will end and the Enable Capture button will return to theup position. If the Automatically upload captured data option is enabled, thecapture buffer will then automatically upload the collected data. The data can also beuploaded manually by clicking Upload.

For more information, referto the GEH-6408, TrendRecorder User Manual.

Note When the Enable Capture button is pressed, the capture buffer will remainenabled even if you close the Trend Recorder. This is useful for recording drive datausing an event, such as a fault, that occurs infrequently to trigger the collection.

The upload process can take as long as five minutes to complete. To view a partialload, you can select Cancel. The data values are displayed in the default units fortheir variable or parameter.

GEH-6412 Toolbox for an AV300i Glossary of Terms •••• 1

Glossary of Terms

application codeSoftware that controls specific machines or processes.

ARCNETAttached Resource Computer Network. A LAN communications protocol developedby Datapoint Corporation. The physical (coax and chip) and datalink (token ring andboard interface) layer of a 2.5 MHz communication network that serves as the basisfor DLAN+. See DLAN+.

ASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. An eight-bit code used fordata.

attributesInformation, such as location, visibility, and type of data that sets something apart. Insignals, an attribute can be a field within a record.

automatically named signalsSignals created as a result of inserting some instruction block(s) other than a SignalDefinition. One or more regions of such signals is of the form }00123.

baudA unit of data transmission. Baud rate is the number of bits per second transmitted.

bitBinary Digit. The smallest unit of memory used to store only one piece of informa-tion with two states, such as One/Zero or On/Off. Data requiring more than twostates, such as numerical values 000 to 999, requires multiple bits (see Word).

boardPrinted wiring board.

BooleanDigital statement expressing a condition that is either True or False. In the toolbox, itis a data type for logical signals.

busAn electrical path for transmitting and receiving data.

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byteA group of eight binary digits (bits) operated on a single unit.

collectionA group of signals found on the same network. The Trend Recorder can be config-ured by adding collections.

COM portSerial controller communication ports (two). COM1 is reserved for diagnostic infor-mation and the Serial Loader. COM2 is used for I/O communication

configureTo select specific options, either by setting the location of hardware jumpers orloading software parameters into memory.dead bandA range of values in which the incoming signal can be altered without changing theoutgoing response.

deviceA configurable component of a process control system.

EthernetLAN with a 10/100 MB baud collision avoidance/collision detection system used tolink one or more computers together. Basis for TCP/IP and I/O services layers thatconform to the IEEE 802.3 standard developed by Xerox, Digital, and Intel.

eventA property of Status_S signals that causes a task to execute when the value of thesignal changes.

fault codeA message from the controller to the HMI indicating a controller warning or failure.

FinderA subsystem of the toolbox for searching and determining the usage of a particularitem in a configuration.

firmwareThe set of executable software stored in memory chips that hold their content with-out electrical power, such as EEPROM.

flashA non-volatile programmable memory device.

fontOne complete collection of letters, punctuation marks, numbers, and special charac-ters with a consistent and identifiable typeface, weight, posture, and size.

forcingSetting a live signal to a particular value, regardless of the value blockware or I/Owriting to that signal.


functionThe highest level of the blockware hierarchy and the entity that corresponds to a sin-gle .tre file.

gatewayA device that connects two dissimilar LANs or connects a LAN to a wide-area net-work (WAN), PC, or mainframe. A gateway can perform protocol and bandwidthconversion.

getThe act of retrieving configuration information from a system database.

groupsSee Resources.

heartbeatA signal emitted at regular intervals by software to demonstrate that it is still active.

hexadecimal (hex)Base 16 numbering system using the digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent the deci-mal numbers 0-15. Two hex digits represent one byte.

initializeTo set values (addresses, counters, registers, and such) to a beginning value prior tothe rest of processing.

I/O (Input/Output)Interfaces that allow the flow of data into and out of a device.

I/O driverInterface between the controller and input/output devices, such as sensors, solenoidvalves, and drives, using a choice of communication networks.

I/O mappingMethod for moving I/O points from one network type to another without an inter-posing application task.

insertAdding an item either below or next to another item in a configuration, as it isviewed in the hierarchy of the toolbox Outline View.

itemA line of the hierarchy of the toolbox Outline View, which can be inserted, config-ured, and edited (such as Function or System Data).

non-volatileThe memory specially designed to store information even when the power is off.

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onlineOnline mode provides full CPU communications, allowing data to be both read andwritten. It is the state of the toolbox when it is communicating with the system forwhich it holds the configuration. Also, a download mode where the device is notstopped and then restarted.

physicalRefers to devices at the electronic or machine level in contrast with logical. Logicalimplies a higher view than the physical. Users relate to data logically by data elementname; however, the actual fields of data are physically located in sectors on a disk.

pinBlock, macro, or module parameter that creates a signal used to make interconnec-tions.

product code (pcode) (runtime)Software stored in the controller�s Flash memory that interrupts the application con-figuration and performs the requested activities. This includes code such as I/O driv-ers and control block libraries.

put into databaseCommand in the Device menu used to add configuration information into a systemdatabase.

realtimeImmediate response. It refers to process control and embedded systems, as well asfast transaction processing systems that must respond instantly to changing condi-tions.

rebootTo restart the toolbox.

sample setSet of values taken when signals are being trended together with the Trend Recorder.

sampling rateThe time period during which values are collected to put in a sample set.

Serial LoaderConnects the controller to the toolbox PC using the RS-232C COM ports. The SerialLoader initializes the controller flash file system and sets its TCP/IP address to allowit to communicate with the toolbox over Ethernet.

serviceFunctionality derived from a particular software program. For example, the Re-corder Service transmits and provides conversion of data in the SDB.

signalThe basic unit for variable information. Signals are the placeholders for memory lo-cations in the toolbox�s different platforms.


simulationRunning a system without all of the configured I/O devices by modeling the behaviorof those devices in software.

TCP/IPCommunications protocols developed to inter-network dissimilar systems. It is a defacto UNIX standard, but is supported on almost all systems. TCP controls datatransfer and IP provides the routing for functions, such as file transfer and e-mail.

toolboxA Windows-based software package used to configure controllers and drives.

trendA time-based plot to show the history of values.

Trend RecorderA subsystem of the toolbox that monitors and graphs signal values from a controlleror drive.

TrueTypeScaleable font technology that renders printer and screen fonts. Each TrueType fontcontains its own algorithms for converting the outline into bitmaps.

validateMakes certain that items or devices do not contain errors and verifies that the con-figuration is ready to be built into pcode.

VME controllerA form of the Innovation Series controller hosted in a Versa Module Eurocard(VME) rack.

Windows NTWindows New Technology. Advanced 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for386s and above. It runs NT-specific applications as well as those written for DOS,Windows 3.x (16 and 32-bit), OS/2 character mode (non-graphical) and POSIX. NTdoes not use DOS; it is a self-contained operating system.

wordA unit of information composed of characters, bits, or bytes treated as an entity,which can be stored in one location. Also, a measurement of memory length, usuallyfour, eight, or 16 bits long.

GEH-6412 Toolbox for an AV300i Index •••• 1

Index

AAVDV Series Drive tab 13

BCapture buffer 47Block Diagram tab 10, 11Block diagrams

links 23modifying parameters 24printing 25viewing 23

Block Library 26Bookmark 4

CCapture buffer 47Configuration file (.acb) 8Configuration files

close 9export 11open 9save 9types 8upgrade 9

Configure a drive 5Capture buffer 47Connect to a drive 21Create a drive 2

DDetached Summary View 3Diagram files (.wmf) 8Drive Control view 32Drive size selection 3

EExport

configuration files 11project files 11

FFaults

Active list 34History list 35

Finder window 39Firmware upgrade 22

GGeneral tab 9Genius Bus

add to configuration 44directed data 46download/upload configuration 46edit 44global data 45

HHelp

accessing 5menu 16

Help files (.hlp) 8

IISBus

add to configuration 41edit 41feedback from drive 43pages 42references to control 42

JJob-specific data 7

LLog View 4

MMenus 12

Help 16

NNotes 4

OOutline View 3

PParameters

download values 22

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edit 19modify from block diagram 24upload values 21

Passwordschanging 8default directory 8

Privilege levelsfunctions 7setting 5

Programmable Block Area 26connecting block pins 29execution order of blocks 30inserting blocks 26modifying blocks 28printing 32upload and download 31view summary 31

Project files (.prj)description 8export 11

Propertiesmodify 5

SSelf-tune

current regulator 35speed regulator 38

Serial port connection 20Settings

AVDV Series Drive 13Block Diagram 10, 11General 9Trend Recorder 12

Setup files (.dat) 8Status Bar 4Summary View 3

TToolbox

connecting to drive 14Menus 12Settings 9starting 3upgrading 2work area 3

Tree files (.tre) 8Trend Recorder tab 12

UUpgrade

configuration file 10firmware 22toolbox 2

User IDenter 4

VValidate 7Version directory

selecting 2

WWizards

entering job-specific data 7Work Area

Bookmark 4Detached Summary View 3Log View 4Notes 4Outline View 3Status Bar 4Summary View 3

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