Network-Enabled

PowerFlex 525
Commissioning Lab

Network-Enabled PowerFlex 525 Commissioning Lab

Contents
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
About this lab ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Tools & Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Network Setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
About the Demo Box ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Exercise 1: Using the HIM Keypad and Display.............................................................................................................. 6
Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Reset Drive to Defaults ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Configuring Drive Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Exercise 2: Using the USB to access Mains Free Drive configuration files in the Control Module ....12
Exercise 3: Utilizing the file in drive and Connected Component Workbench offline with USB Cable. ................ 15
Connecting to the Drive ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Exercise 4: PowerFlex 525 Start-Up Wizard ................................................................................................................ 23
Exploring Drive Parameters via Parameter Groupings, AppView, and CustomView ............................................. 26
Exercise 5: PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile with RS Logix 5000 Software. . ....................................................... 42
About Integrated Drive Profiles and Premier Integration ........................................................................................... 42
Using RS Logix 5000 with the PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile ............................................................................ 43
Exercise 6: Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) with the PowerFlex 525 AC drive ................................................ 60
About Automatic Device Configuration (ADC)............................................................................................................. 60
Exploring the setup of Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) ............................................................................................ 61

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Before you begin

Please review the following information before starting this lab.

About this lab

Learn the basics of drive programming using the new PowerFlex 525 AC drive. Students will configure and commission the 525
drive utilizing a USB cable Mains Free with Connected Components Workbench and RS Logix 5000 version 20.01. Finally,
this lab shows how Premier Integration enhances the use of the Network-Enabled PowerFlex 525 drive with Logix controllers.
See how to save time during system development, operation, and maintenance. Also, learn about the new Automatic Device
Configuration (ADC) feature for PowerFlex 750-Series and PowerFlex 525 drives in RS 5000.

Tools & Prerequisites

Software programs required
RS Logix 5000 Logix v20.00.03

PowerFlex525 AOP for RSLogix5000 v17 to v20+ v1.01.249

Connected Components Workbench v4.00.00

RS Linx Classic v2.59.00

Hardware devices required

1769-L43 or the 1769-L35e PLC Demos

PowerFlex 525 v1.003.80

Ethernet patch cables

USB A to B Cable

Files required

L43_PF525_Lab.ACD

Depending on which demo you are working with

L35e_PF525_Lab.ACD

Depending on which demo you are working with

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Setup Network

Ethernet Connections

1
2
3

Connect From

Connect To

Laptop PC

Switch on Demo

L43/L35e E-net port

Switch on Demo

PF525 Drive E-net port

Switch on Demo

Laptop PC

PowerFlex 525 Drive

1769-L35e Demo

IP Addresses For Demos

Laptop PC

100.100.100.100

1769-L35e/L43

100.100.100.35

PF-525 Drive

100.100.100.25

9300-ENA LAN

100.100.100.1

1769-L43 Demo
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About the Demo Boxes

1769-L35e Demo

Switch

Start Stop

1769-L43 Demo

Stop Start

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Switch

Exercise 1: Using the HIM Keypad and Display

In this section you will perform the following:

Review key information about the HIM keypad and display of the PowerFlex 525

Reset the PowerFlex 525 drive to defaults

Configure several parameters

Information
The PowerFlex 525 is easy to configure with flexibility in programming options to meet your application. One of which is the
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Human Interface Module (HIM). Some of its key features are as follows:

Improved visibility

Increased resolution

Descriptive scrolling text

o

Three adjustable speeds

Full Alphanumeric with 5 Digits and 16 Segments

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Display and Control Keys

AppView: Dedicated sets of parameters grouped together for the following applications
o

Conveyor

Mixer

Compressor

Centrifugal Pump

Blower

Extruder

Positioning

Textile / Fiber

CustomView: Parameter Groups can be customized specifically for your application

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Add up to a max of 100 parameters

Save new CustomView for easy copy and paste

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Control and Navigation Keys

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Viewing and Editing Parameters

The following is an example of basic integral keypad and display functions. This example provides basic navigation instructions
and illustrates how to program a parameter. Just read through the following.

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Reset Drive to Defaults

1.

Press the Esc

2.

Press the Select

button until you see

on the keypad display.

button and use the Up or Down arrows

Program group

or

until you see the Basic

on the HIM display.

3.

Press the Enter or Sel button

parameter in that group will flash.

4.

Use the Up
or Down
arrows until you see P053. If you wait one (1) second, you will notice
that the HIM display scrolls with P053 Reset to Defaults.

Note:

to enter the Basic Program group. The right digit of the last viewed

Rather than pressing the Up

parameters in numerical order, you can also press Sel

that you can change will flash.

and Down

arrows to scroll through many

button to move from digit to digit or bit to bit. The digit or bit

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5.

is displayed, Press the Enter

Once

or Down

display. Press the Up

6.

Press the Enter

See picture below.

7.

Pres the Stop

button. You will see 0 - Ready/Idle scroll across the

arrows until you see 2 Factory Reset.

button to confirm. The drive will fault with a scrolling message of F048 Parameters Defaulted

button to clear the fault from the drive.

Configuring Drive Parameters

8.

Take what you have learned about the keypad operation from the Reset Drive to Defaults section to make the following
Communication group parameter changes:

C128 EN Addr Sel = 1 - Parameters

C129 EN IP Addr Cfg 1 = 100

C130 EN IP Addr Cfg 2 = 100

C131 EN IP Addr Cfg 3 = 100

C132 EN IP Addr Cfg 4 = 25

C133 EN Subnet Cfg 1 = 255

C134 EN Subnet Cfg 2 = 255

C135 EN Subnet Cfg 3 = 255

C136 EN Subnet Cfg 4 = 0

9.

In order for communication settings to take effect, cycle power to the drive by removing power to the drive. In this lab you
would simply un plug the drive from the receptacle until the display shows no sign of power (Green back ground light is
extinguished.

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Exercise 2: Using the USB to access Mains Free Drive configuration files in the Control Module
The purpose of this exercise is to access the drive configuration file (xxxxx.PF5) in the drive so it can be imported into the
Connected Components Work Bench or RS Logix 5000 software program where you can make parameter changes. This file
can then be exported out to a xxxxx.PF5 file which can then be down loaded back into the drive with the utility using the USB
cable.
1.

Connect the USB cable from the PC USB Port to the Control Module after you have removed it from the Drive Power
Core.

2.

Windows 7 will detect this connection as a removable disk in the Windows Explorer Tree and or AutoPlay display the
following:

3.
4.

Click on Open folder to view files or Select Removable Disk from the Explorer pane:
Double click or open the executable file PF52X.exe utility.

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5.

6.

7.

Select or click on the Upload Button:

Click on Next:

Click on Browse: then select Libraries\Documents\MyDocuments\Network Expo Labs

8. Give the File your desired name and store it where ever you like. For this Lab please type in the following name:
PF525_Drive.pf5.

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9. Click on the Save Button.

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10. Click on the Upload button.

11. Click on the Close Button and close any other boxes or screens that may be open.
Later we will use this utility to download the completed drive configuration file back into the drive.
This utility is just used to upload and download the drive file and it cannot make any changes to the Parameters.
Changes are made using Connected Components Work Bench (CCW) or RS Logix 5000 Version 17 to 20 or Studio Designer
5000 version 21 or newer.
NOTE: The utility is a means to transport the Drive configuration back to the drive via USB cable. This utility and or the USB
cable is not used when the drive is fully assemble (control Module is mated to the Power module) where normal power is applied
to the L1, L2 and or L3 inputs. In this case either CCW or the Logix software via a connection such as DSI or network
communications will be used to communicate with the drive.

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Exercise 3: Utilizing the file in drive and Connected Component Workbench offline with USB Cable.
The Connected Components Workbench programming and configuration software supports the PowerFlex family of drives, the
Micro800 controllers, as well as the PanelView Component graphic terminals.
For this lab, you will be using Connected Components Workbench, version 4, which supports the PowerFlex 525 drive.
In this section you will perform the following:

Import the drive xxxxxx.PF5 file from the drive to the Laptop.

Configure the Drive parameters using the Programming Groups.

Export the xxxxxx.PF5 file from the Laptop back to the Drive.

Connecting to the Drive

1.

Go to the computers desktop and double click the Connected Components Workbench shortcut. If the shortcut is not on
the desk top use the All Programs in the Start menu then select the Rockwell Automation folder, then the CCW folder and
click on the CCW icon.

You will see the following splash screen while the software loads.

Note:

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May take a couple minutes for the Connected Components Workbench software to open.

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The main screen for Connected Components Workbench is as follows.

Note:

You may want to maximize the Connected Components Workbench software to make viewing easier.

2.

Expand the Catalog box and select the Drives folder as shown above. Then select PF525 Drive by double mouse
clicking it.

3.

After a few seconds the PF525 drive icon will appear in the Project Organizer Double mouse click on the drive icon and
the drive will appear in the main page as seen below. Click on each of the Push Pins for of the surrounding boxes to
maximize the view.

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4.

Your view will look like this:

5.

Click on the Properties button

6.

Then select the USB Import Export Tab.

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7.

Click on the Import button

8.

Select the PF525_Drive.PF5 file from the Network Expo Labs folder:

9.

Click on Import Entire Device

10. Close the Properties Box

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11. Click on the Parameters Button.

12. Click on the All Parameters button and Select Baic Program.

13. The Basic parameters are where the majority of the drive settings will be made.

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14. Populate your page with the drive settings as listed below:

Note: if you want to view and or configure more drive parameters you can select the various programming groups.
15. Close the Parameters page
16. Click on the Properties button. You will now export the drive setting back to the PF525_Drive.PF5 file located in the
Network Expo Folder.

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17. Then select the USB Import/ Export Tab.

18. Click on the Export button

19. Select the PF525_Drive.PF5 file from the Network Expo Labs folder then click on the Save button:

20. Confirm save by clicking on the Yes button

21. Close any remaining boxes then until you are left with this view then minimize but do not close the CCW sessesion we
have started. We will come back to CCW and go online with the drive later. If you did close it down make sure you save the
file in a place you can find it again.

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22. Open the Explorer Folder window and click on the Removable Drive. Then double mouse click on the PF52xUSB.exe file.

23. Take what you have learned earlier from the uploading procedure and by selecting Download move the PF525_Drive.PF5
back to the drive.

Note: Refer back to Execise 2. This will verify that you have understood the purpose of the PF525_Drive.PF5 file which is
just a container used to get the drive information in and out of the drive when Main power is not applied to the drive.
Remember you do not need to use this file if you plan to connect to the drive when it has power applied to it.
In the next exercise we will validate the drive parameters by connecting or going on line with the drive using the CCW
Software.
24. Disconnect the USB cable from the drive.
25. Reconnect Control Module with the Power Module. Do Not Force the connection between the surfaces are properly mated
they push together fairly easily. Please ask for assistance if you are having any trouble (that is our nice way of saying
please dont break drive) with the assembly.
26. With the drive properly assembled apply power to the drive.
27. Connect the Ethernet (E-Net) Patch cord to the Switch located on the PLC demo.
28. Verify the Laptop PC has its E-net Patch cord connected to the Switch on the PLC demo
29. Verify the PLC E-net Port is connected to the Switch on the PLC Demo.
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Exercise 4: Utilizing an E-net connection and Connected Component Workbench online with the drive.

Connect to the PowerFlex 525 through the embedded Ethernet/IP via Connected Components Workbench

Explore the Startup wizard.

There are many features to Connected Components Workbench. You can set up a driver in RS Linx so that a 1203_USB
cable can be used to connect to a PowerFlex drive or the LInx driver can be Ethernet I/P If you can see the drive in RS
Linx you connect to it with CCW. CCW and the PF525 Drive Add On Profile (AOP) in RS-Logix look and feel nearly the
same. We will use the CCW software to go online with the PowerFlex 525. In the next exercise we will use the RS Logix
software to finish commissioning.

1.

The Connected Components Workbench was minimized in the last exercise and now it is time to bring it back into focus.

2.

Click on the Task Bar to restore the view of CCW. If CCW has been accidentally shut down start it back up again. Then
proceed to Step 7. Do this only if you lost the Drive that was in your Program Organizer as seen below.

3.

Double mouse click on the PF525 drive icon in the Program Organizer if the drive is not in the middle of the screen (see
Screen shot in step 4).

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4.

Select the Connect button and using the RS LInx Ethernet/IP driver that appears and find the PF525 Drive, Select it and
acknowledge the connection. ( See step 5)

5.

The labs preconfigured RSLinx driver will appear. Click on the [+] to expand AB_ETHIP-1, Ethernet, click/highlight the
100.100.100.25, PowerFlex 525 1P 110V .50HP device.

6.

Jump to Step 10) Step 7 through 10 show how to do a direct connect to the drive when a parameter file has not yet been
created.

7.

Click the [+] next to the Discover within the Device Toolbox.

8.

Click the Browse Connections button to launch the RSWho connection browser.

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The labs preconfigured RSLinx driver will appear. Click on the [+] to expand AB_ETHIP-1, Ethernet, click/highlight the
100.100.100.25, PowerFlex 525 1P 110V .50HP device.

10. Press the OK button to initiate the connection process. For a quick moment, you might see a connection status window.

Otherwise, once the connection process is complete, you will see the following main screen with a green highlighted
Connected for the PowerFlex 525 within the Connected Components Workbench software.

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Exploring Drive Parameters via Parameter Groupings, AppView, and CustomView

1.

There are many features supported by Connected Components Workbench for the PowerFlex 525 as shown below.

Take some time to explore them.

2.

Click on the Parameters

icon to view the PowerFlex 525 drive parameters as seen below.

The PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile has a nice new feature from Connected Components Workbench software that
will show the non-default parameters. This makes it easy for users to find out in a simple view what parameters were
changed from their default setting. This button only updates the set of parameters shown based on the upload. If parameter
x changes from defaults after clicking the button, it won't be added to the display until the view is refreshed.
3.

Make sure All Parameters is selected within the Group dropdown selection box and then click the Show Non-Defaults
button as shown below.

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4.

An upload progress window will pop up.

5.

Once the upload has completed you will see the parameters window update to just show only the non-default parameters.
Take a look, you will notice that the parameters you changed in Lab 1 appear in this list. Example shown below.

6.

Click the Show All

7.

To make viewing and editing parameters even simpler, you can enter a word or abbreviation into the filter value entry box.
For example, type Motor into the Filter Value entry box. Notice that it filters and only shows the parameters that have the
word motor in their parameter names.

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button to return to viewing all of the PowerFlex 525 drive parameters.

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8.

Try some other examples such as Dig , Speed, 10 and see the results.
Note:

9.

Remember to clear/delete the entry field when finished.

Under the Group: dropdown selection box, you can scroll through the different drive parameter groups, AppView and the
CustomView.

10. Clear any values you may have in the Filter value Box and then Click on Basic Program and explore the parameters shown
below.

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These are the most simplistic parameters that are needed to start up/commission a PowerFlex 525 drive. Take some time
to explore some of the other parameter groupings such as Terminals, Communications and Advanced Program for more
startup/commission parameters.
11. The PowerFlex 525 drive has several AppView groupings that are tailored for a specific application to make the
respective drive startup/commission simpler. No more guessing what parameters you need to change, drive parameters for
that application are all in one convenient location.
For example, within the Group dropdown selection box, click on the Conveyor AppView. Scroll through these application
specific parameters, some are shown below.

12. The PowerFlex 525 drive has a CustomView which is an application set that can be customized specifically for your
application. You can add up to a max of 100 additional parameters and save the new CustomView.
Select Custom Group from the Parameter Group dropdown selection box and click on the Edit Group button.

13. The Edit Custom Group window will appear. Here you will be able to select and add parameters into a nameable custom
group. In this example, type in ABCs Group in the Group Name box highlighted by #4.

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Note: You can also select/highlight multiple parameters then click the Add - > button. This makes adding parameters go a
lot faster.

14. Add the following parameters:

Parameter 30 - Language
Parameter 31 - Motor NP Volts
Parameter 32 - Motor NP Hertz
Parameter 33 - Motor OL Current
Parameter 34 - Motor NP FLA
Parameter 35 - Motor NP Poles
Parameter 36 - Motor NP RPM
Parameter 37 - Motor NP Power
Parameter 39 - Torque Perf Mode
Parameter 40 - Autotune
Parameter 41 - Accel Time 1
Parameter 42 - Decel Time 1

Parameter 43 - Minimum Freq

Parameter 44 - Maximum Freq
Parameter 45 - Stop Mode
Parameter 46 - Start Source 1
Parameter 47 - Speed Reference1
Parameter 62 - DigIn TermBlk 02
Parameter 63 - DigIn TermBlk 03
Parameter 64 - 2-Wire Mode
Parameter 65 - DigIn TermBlk 05
Parameter 76 - Relay Out1 Sel
Parameter 81 - Relay Out2 Sel

Once the parameters have been added Click OK to download this custom group to the drive.

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15. Notice how the parameters entries from above are all now in the ABCs Group CustomView for easy parameter viewing and
editing.

Click [X] in the upper right hand corner to Close the Parameters PowerFlex 525_1* window.

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Exercise 4: PowerFlex 525 Start-Up Wizard

1.

Click on the Wizards

button and Select the PowerFlex 525 Startup Wizard and Click the Select button to
launch the PowerFlex 525 Startup wizard.

2.

Below is the Welcome screen for the PowerFlex 525 Startup Wizard. Click the Next >
exploring the startup wizard.

button to proceed with

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3.

Below is the Reset Parameters page. Here you have a couple different options.

Reset all settings to factory defaults but retain the custom parameter group.

Reset all settings to factory defaults (including the custom parameter group).

Reset only the Power Parameters.

Click the Reset button for the first option, Reset all settings to factory defaults but retain the custom parameter group

Click Yes and once you see,

4.

, Click the Next >

Make sure English is selected in the Language dropdown selection box.

Click the Next >

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button to proceed to the next page.

button to proceed to the next page.

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5.

Go through, verify and if needed, modify the parameters according to the following screenshots.
Remember to Click the Next >

6.

button to proceed to the next page.

If Connected to the drive, and the PLC is not in controll you may execute the Direction Test and if not, you can skip this by
Clicking the Next >

button. If you realize you want to do this test just hit the back button.

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Press Stop
the Direction Test.

button to Clear Faults if the drive is faulted. PRESS and HOLD the Jog

If the following window pops-up, Click Yes.

If the direction is correct, Click on the Yes radio button and Click the Next >

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button.

button to run

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7.

If desired, you may skip the AutoTune Test by Clicking the Next >

8.

Click on the StaticTune

button.

button to initiate the AutoTune Test. (see next page)

Note:
This may take up to a minute to complete.
Once finished, you will see the Test Completed: Yes result.

Note: This may take up to a minute to complete.

Click the Next >
9.

button.

Go through, verify and if needed, modify the parameters according to the following screenshots.
Remember to Click the Next >

button to proceed to the next page

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This can be any IP Adress of course

Select how you want the Terminal Block inputs to behave.

Notice how The GUI shows you which terminals are configurable.

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10. Once changes have been made, Go to the Pending Changes page for a summary of the planned programming changes
you have made to the PowerFlex 525 drive.

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Make sure all the Pages have the black check
Click the Finish >>

to the left of the page name / icon.

button to accept pending changes.

11. The main PowerFlex 525 window will be present. Click the Reset
to take affect.

button for the Ethernet communication settings

Click OK. You will hear the PowerFlex 525 cycle power and the HIM Keypad display turn off and on and start scrolling the
drive power ratings
12. This is a pretty quick process. You will see the following screen.

Click OK.
13. You will see the main PowerFlex 525 screen go from this

to this oncethe Connected Components Workbench software has re-established its connection with the drive.

14. Exit Connected Components Workbench software; we will not save any of the configuration files so the answer is no to
save. If you were working on your project of course you would say yes to save... Just in case

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When prompted, Click No.

When prompted, Click No.

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Exercise 5: PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile with RS Logix 5000 Software.

This section will provide a preview of the PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile as well as the PowerFlex 525 Drives and Motion
Accelerator Toolkit Add-On Instructions and Faceplates for the PowerFlex 525.

About Integrated Drive Profiles and Premier Integration

Integrated Drive Profiles were designed to save system development time and to make systems easier to maintain.
Integrated Drive Profiles in RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer can reduce drive system development time by as much
as 70% (figure obtained from timed side-by-side drive configuration comparison testing) by:

Providing one software tool to configure the entire Logix / drive system.

Configuring both controller and drive network connections from a single location - eliminating I/O mismatch errors.

Allowing the dynamic selection of drive parameters transmitted as network I/O communicating only what is
needed for the application.

Auto-generating descriptive tag names - eliminating the need to enter individual tag descriptions.

Auto-generating respective tag data types - eliminating the need to convert from one data type to another.

Saving all drive configurations in the project file and in the Logix controller providing a single source of drive
configuration data.

Providing Copy & Paste capability when creating additional duplicate drives also duplicates the drive
configuration settings so all the new drive needs is a different node address.

Allowing use of the same easy-to-use drive configuration Wizards used in Connected Components Workbench,
DriveTools SP, and DriveExplorer.

Systems using the Integrated Drive Profiles in RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer are also easier to maintain:

Drive diagnostic; fault, alarm and event information is integral to RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

Drive Tech Support Wizard can be run from RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer to collect all pertinent
information about a drive, its peripherals, various software components, and PC operating system.

Drives can be flash updated from RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

Having a single repository of drive configuration data (in project file) speeds drive replacement.
Integrated Drive Profiles are "Add-On" Profiles, meaning new profiles can be introduced at any time (not tied to a specific
RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer release) and are utilized by the software.

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Using RS Logix 5000 Version 20.01 with the PowerFlex 525 Drive Add-On Profile

1.

Start the program.

Double-click the Studio 5000 icon on the desktop, or from the Start menu, select
All Programs > Rockwell Software > RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series> RSLogix 5000.
After the splash Screen you will see something like this:

2.

A pre-configured RS Logix 5000 program has already been created for your convenience.
Depending on which Demo you have in front of you select one of the following:
Select the either the L35ePF525_Lab.ACD or L43PF525_Lab.ACD file and Click Open.

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*NOTE* Lab files are located within Libraries>Network Expo>L35ePF525_Lab or Libraries>Network
Expo>L35ePF525_Lab folders depending on which demo you are using.
Note: May take a minute or two for the RS Logix 5000 software to open.
3.

Open the PowerFlex 525-EENET module properties by double-click on the PowerFlex 525-EENET node in the I/O
Configuration folder to display the Module Properties screen.

Click on the Drive tab.

4.

View the PowerFlex 525-EENET Drive tab.

For the PowerFlex 525 Add-On Profile, the Drive tab utilizes Connected Components Workbench, so when compared to
previous Drive Add-On profiles, the PowerFlex 525 has a new look and feel. However, the basic functionality is still the
same when it comes to having the ability to upload, download, view and compare drive parameters as well as access the
drives wizards. You can also setup Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) your respective PF525 drive.

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5.

Click on the Properties

button. This opens the properties window and the Setup tab, which shows some basic
drive information, such as configuration, revision, device language and electronic keying.

= Creates device database from online drive to add new revisions and configurations
= Reset device data to factory defaults
= Print

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6.

Click on the Communications tab to view the settings; you can manually configure the PowerFlex 525 drive Ethernet
network settings or obtain via BOOTP or DHCP.

7.

The details page.

8.

There is also Import / Export for the PF525 USB connection file format, .pf5. It can be used for saving/restoring
configurations. IT DOES NOT import *.dno / *.csf files from DriveExecutive / DriveExplorer.

9.

Click on the [X] in the upper right hand corner to close the Properties window.

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icon launches the Parameters window. This is the same as what you performed in the
10. The Parameters
previous section with using the Connected Components Workbench software to go online with the drive, view and modify
parameters with the Parameter, AppView and CustomView groups

11. Click on the [X] in the upper right hand corner to close the Parameters window
12. Going back to the PowerFlex 525-EENET Module Properties screen, Click on the General tab.
The General tab is used to set the following drives name, ethernet address and module definition.

13. Click the Change

button to open the Module Definiton window.
Within the Module Definition window, you can perform the following actions:
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a.

Select the drive rating

b.

Set the firmware revision

c.

Set the Electronic Keying

d.

Configure the Input and Output Datalinks

e.

Create Database from the online drive or download from the web.

The PowerFlex 525 Add-On Profile provides the ability to configure Up to 4 words of Input Data and 4 words of
Output Data can be defined for the embedded Ethernet connection. By default, drive status and control
information will be communicated. The PowerFlex 525 allows datalinks to be configured to drive parameters.
Status Information
The DriveStatus word contains the drive status bit information, such as Ready, Fault, and At Reference.
The OutputFreq word contains the speed feedback information, which shows the actual operating frequency
(Hz) of the drive.
Control Information
The LogicCommand word contains the drive command bit information, such as Stop, Start, Forward, Reverse,
and Clear Faults.
The FreqCommand word contains the commanded reference value for the drive to run.
Datalinks
Datalinks are pointers to drive and/or other port parameters. Instead of offering fixed I/O assemblies where whatyou-see-is-what-you-get, our drive I/O assembly is dynamic and gives the programmer the ability to pick & choose
the desired parameters to communicate as network I/O.
14. To configure the Input and Output datalinks, click the
button to open the respective parameter selection list. Take
some time to scroll through the available Input and Output Datalink parameter selections.

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Click on the [X] in the upper right hand corner to Close the Module Definition window and then the Module Properties
window.
15. If your application required multiple duplicate drives, you could right-click on the PowerFlex 525-EENET to copy it and then
right-click on the Ethernet network and paste it as many times as needed. All node information is copied, including the drive
parameter settings. All the user has to do is change the IP address, and give the drive a new name. Integrated Drive
Profiles are not only easy-to-use; they also allow larger systems to be designed faster.

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Where do you think the drive configuration data gets stored?

The drive configuration data for each node is actually stored in your Studio 5000 project (the .ACD file)! It also resides in
the ControlLogix when the .ACD is downloaded to the controller. This provides a convenient local resource for a nodes
configuration settings should the node need replacing. Just connect to the controller, open the drives AOP and download
the configuration!
16. Delete the copy of the drive profile. The drive you will delete on the E-Net tree is: PowerFlex 525-EENETPF525_Drive1
17. View the input tags on the drive that remains.
Double-click on the Controller Tags under the Controller folder and expand the PF525_Drive:I inputs.

It may be necessary to drag the Name column right margin in the header to view the full input tag names.

Descriptive tag names have been created for the configured I/O. The Drive Status bits (BOOLs) are clearly defined as well
as the Feedback and Input Datalink Output Current. Note that the proper data types are used for every tag.

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18. View the output tags.

Now expand the PF525_Drive:O output to view the output tag names.

Descriptive tag names have been created for the configured I/O. The Logic Command bits (BOOLs) are clearly defined as
well as the Reference. Note that the proper data types are used for every tag.
Close the Controller Tags window by clicking the lower [X] button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

19. Select the either the L35ePF525_Lab.ACD or L43PF525_Lab.ACD file and Click Open. You must open the folder which
represents the demo in front of you to access the correct file. Ask for help if you need assistance.
*NOTE* Lab files are located within Libraries>Network Expo>L35ePF525_Lab or Libraries>Network
Expo>L43ePF525_Lab folders depending on which demo you are using.

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20. Open the PowerFlex 525-EENET module properties by Double-click on the PowerFlex 525-EENET node in the I/O
Configuration folder to display the Module Properties screen.

Click on the Drive tab.

Your view will have the correct Processor indicated.

21. View the PowerFlex 525-EENET Drive tab.

22. Click the Download
button and Expand the AB_ETHIP-1, Ethernet drive and Select the 100.100.100.25,
PowerFlex 525 drive. (See next page)

Click OK.
23. Download the entire device

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24. For a brief moment, you will see a downloading progress bar while the parameter settings are being sent to the drive. Your
IP address will be 100.100.100.25

25. Click back to the Connections Tab and Select the Inhibit Box by giving it a Check mark.

Note: By inhibiting the drive The PLC is prevented from having full ownership of the drive which will let us finish the
commissioning process.
26. Click Apply and OK to close the Module Properties window.

27. Download the PF525_Lab project to the controller by clicking on Communications then Who Active.

Make sure the path to the CompactLogix controller at 100.100.100.35 via the AB_ETHIP-1 ethernet driver is selected and
click Download.
28. Click Download again
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29. Put the controller in Run mode.
If prompted to confirm Remote Run, click Yes
30. Click on the mode drop-down arrow and select Run Mode.

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31.

Open the PowerFlex 525-EENET module properties by Double-click on the PowerFlex 525-EENET node in the I/O
Configuration folder to display the Module Properties screen.

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Click on the Drive tab.

32. View the PowerFlex 525-EENET Drive tab. With the PLC on line you are now allowed to go on line with the drive and while
the connection is being made you should see something like this.

33. If you see this Screen Shot below then select download

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Button.

Start the PowerFlex 525 Start-Up Wizard Again so we can use it to Bump the motor and Auto Tune.
34. Click on the Wizards
button and Select the PowerFlex 525 Startup Wizard and Click the Select button to
launch the PowerFlex 525 Startup wizard.

35. Below is the Welcome screen for the PowerFlex 525 Startup Wizard. Click the Direction Test button to proceed with
exploring the startup wizard

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36. Enter a Safe Speed in Hertz for the Reference and the click on the Green Push Button

37.
button to stop finish the Direction Test. If the rotation direction is not correct the drive can be
Press Stop
powered down and any 2 motor leads can be swapped either at the drive or the motor.
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Note: The direction of the rotor can be predicted in advance so long as the installer is aware of the lead terminations. The
motor as you face the shaft will rotate clockwise (CW) when T1, T2, T3 on the drive is connected with Motor leads T1, T2,
and T3. This is because the drive will produce a phase rotation of A,B,C. Again as you face the Motor Drive shaft it will spin
CW when wired T1,T2, and T3 both on the drive and the Motor.

38. If the direction is correct, Click on the Yes radio button and Click the Next >

button.

If the following window pops-up, Click Yes Button.

39. If desired, you may skip the AutoTune Test by Clicking the Next >
40. Click on the StaticTune

button.

button to initiate the AutoTune Test. (see next page)

Note: This may take up to a minute to complete.

Once finished, you will see the Test Completed: Yes result.

41. Select Finish >>

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which will and accept any prompts to Close the Start up Wizard. Then select Apply button.

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42. Click on the connection Tab and remove the inhibit or uncheck the box. Click on the Apply button.

43. Then Click on the OK Button. Verify you are still on line with the processor and that you are in Run.
44. Use the PF525 routine to test the drive performance. The external I/O Push Buttons are wired to the PLC so they will
respond to Start > Stop Commands

45. Change the speed reference which may appear with a value of 0 or something like12.45 hertz in this screen shot.
See rung 0

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46. Have some fun while monitoring the drive status.

47. You have now completed the PF525 Commisioning lab.

Exta Credit::

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If you have time and want to learn about ADC or Automatic Device Configuration. See next Section

Exercise 6: Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) with the PowerFlex 525 AC drive
About Automatic Device Configuration (ADC)
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) is an RSLogix 5000 (version 20) and Logix Designer (version 21 or greater) feature that
supports the automatic download of configuration data upon the Logix controller establishing an EtherNet/IP network connection
to a PowerFlex 525 drive and its associated peripherals.
IMPORTANT:
ADC is NOT available for DSI peripherals.
ADC is NOT available in Multi-drive mode.
ADC is only available when the drive is connected using the embedded EtherNet/IP adapter or future
EtherNet/IP DLR adapter to a compatible controller.
An RSLogix 5000 (version 20) or Logix Designer (version 21 or greater) project (.ACD file) contains the configuration settings for
any PowerFlex drives in the project. When the project is downloaded to the Logix controller, these settings are also transferred
and reside in the controllers memory. Prior to ADC in RSLogix 5000 (version 20) or Logix Designer (version 21 or greater),
downloading PowerFlex 525 configuration data was a manual process where the user would open the Drive tab in the respective
drive Add-On Profile (AOP) in the application and click on the Download icon. ADC now automates the process and saves the
user time. It is particularly beneficial in a drive replacement situation when a production line is down.
NOTE:
At this point in time, Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) is only available for the following PowerFlex
drives:
PowerFlex 525 via Embedded Ethernet (EENET) and Dual Port Ethernet (E2P)
PowerFlex 755 (Version 4.001) via Embedded Ethernet (EENET) and Dual Port Ethernet (ENETR)
PowerFlex 753 (version 7.001) via Dual Port Ethernet (ENETR)
ADC can also work in tandem with Firmware Supervisor. If Firmware Supervisor is set up and enabled for a drive (Exact Match
keying must be used), and if the respective ControlFLASH firmware kit is installed on the computer, the drive/peripheral will be
automatically flashed (if necessary) prior to any ADC operation.
IMPORTANT:
Logix owns the configuration of the drive. ADC will be triggered any time the Logix controller detects a
configuration signature mismatch when establishing an EtherNet/IP network I/O connection.
The use of other configuration tools, such as a HIM or Connected Components Workbench software should
be minimized and restricted to monitor-only operation. Any configuration changes made by these tools will
cause a configuration signature mismatch the next time the Logix controller connects to the device and ADC
will write over any changes made by the other tool(s). Any drive configuration changes should be made with
the drive Add-On Profile.

For more information in regards to the PowerFlex 525 and Automatic Device Configuration (ADC), refer to the PowerFlex 525
Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual.

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Exploring the setup of Automatic Device Configuration (ADC)

1.

Open the PowerFlex 525-EENET module properties by Double-click on the PowerFlex 525-EENET node in the I/O
Configuration folder to display the Module Properties screen.

2.

Click on the Drive tab.

The drive AOP requires user action to enable ADC. This helps ensure that the user understands ADC operation prior
to turning it on. The drive AOPs also have an ADC icon on the Drive tab that shows if ADC is enabled (green arrow) or
disabled (gray arrow) for the respective drive.
3.

Click on the ADC

button.

This will open the Automatic Device Configuration setup window.

4.

The picture below shows how you would enable or disable Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) for the PowerFlex
525 drive and its peripherals (if applicable). Click

IMPORTANT: In order for setting changes to take effect, you must Click Apply and then the [X] to close.

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5.
6.

button to Close the PowerFlex 525 Module Properties.

Click the OK
Download the PF525_Lab project to the controller by clicking on Communications then Who Active.

Make sure the path to the CompactLogix controller at 100.100.100.35 via the AB_ETHIP-1 ethernet driver is selected and
click Download.
7.

Click Download again

8.

Put the controller in Run mode.

9.

Click on the mode drop-down arrow and select Run Mode. This is done with a Click on the mode drop-down arrow and
select Run Mode.

10. If prompted to confirm Remote Run, Click Yes.

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11. Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) will cause the transition to run to be longer. Click the OK
button to confirm / acknowledge the following window.

NOTE: ADC will cause the tranistion to run to be longer

12. Notice that the PowerFlex 525 drive will get a F048 Parameters Defaulted fault on the LCD Keypad display. This is
normal and the first step of the Automatic Device Configuration process. The drive is now being configured.
13. Go back to the I/O Configuration tree; you will notice a Yellow triangle next to the PowerFlex 525 drive (PF525_Drive).
Click once on the drive to highlight/select it. You will notice that the drives connection status is in a Configuring state.

NOTE: It will take about one (1) minute for the PowerFlex 525 drive to be configured.
14. Once the ADC process has completed, the drives connection status will go from Configuring to Running

ADC will automatically reset (power cycle) the drive as part of the configuration process. This is done
because some parameters require a reset before they take effect. If a drive is being replaced with an out-ofthe-box drive, you will typically see one or more resets during the ADC process.
You have completed the Drive Programming with the PowerFlex 525 AC Drives Lab.
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