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1. 22222222 2 2 Installing DriveExplorer on Windows 95 98 MENT 00 2000 eat 2 2 Installing DriveExplorer on Windows CE 2 3 Starting D veBxplofet ce suki ih Ge di 2 5 Chapter 3 Finding the Information That You Need Online Help sus te cea E USER 3 1 Displaying the DriveExplorer Help 3 2 Finding Help on a Dialog 3 2 Pocket DriveExplorer Online Help 3 2 Rockwell Automation Technical Support 3 2 Glossary Index Chapter 1 Welcome to DriveExplorer This chapter introduces the features and interface of DriveExplorer For Information on Refer to Features and Benefits 1 1 Products and Adapters Compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 Safety Precautions 1 3 Quick Start 1 4 Understanding Types of Connections 1 5 Exploring the Elements of the DriveExplorer Window 1 8 T Features and Benefits W Free copies of the DriveExplorer is a 32 bit Windows application that you can use to monitor and configure lite versions of DriveExplorer Allen Bradley SCANport or DPI products and adapters It can be run on computers using are available on the Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows CE Windows ME Windows NT Version 4 0 or Allen Bradley web site later or Windows 2000 http www ab com drives driveexplorer The full versions are called DriveExplorer and Pocket DriveExplore2. Frequency pI H Adapter LAO 1 018 fa ZA Power Dipig 1 019 Frag Hz Erendi Fasdback 1 0 20 eum Vollage 20 Pacom Pl 1 021 1 0 22 HOF eienen 1 5 Hess 1022 000 ki 2 12035655 Jing Finca 10 0 H2 Lustom Vimus 1 0 25 0 54 Fregumnicr Liens 1 02 Diop Mode Used Ramp O For Help pett F1 id Number Refer to Title bar 1 9 1 9 e Tool bar 1 10 Device Pane 1 11 e Parameter Pane 1 12 O Status Bar 1 12 n TIP For a description of a specific menu command use the online help Title Bar Welcome to DriveExplorer 1 9 The title bar shows the DriveExplorer icon the name of the software product 1 DriveExplorer and the Minimize Maximize and Close buttons Figure 1 8 Title Bar To view the Control menu click the DriveExplorer icon on the title bar The following commands are on the Control menu Command Description Restore Restores the window to its former size after you enlarged it by using the Maximize command Move Allows you to reposition the window on the desktop using the arrow keys on the keyboard Size Allows you to resize the window using the arrow keys on the keyboard Minimize Shrinks the window to an icon which is located on the Windows task bar This performs the same function as if you clicked the Minimize button on the title
3. Allen Bradley DriveExplorer Version 2 02 7 TIP Identifies information that is helpful in using the product Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Rockwell Automation does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Rockwell Automation publication SGI 1 1 Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control available from your local Rockwell Automation office describes some important differences between solid state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or in part without written permission of Rockwell Automation is prohibited
4. Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or damage economic loss Attention statements help you to e Identify a hazard e Avoid the hazard e Recognize the consequences Important Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product Preface Using This Manual Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual Topic Page Intended Audience P 1 DriveExplorer Documentation P 1 Document Conventions P 2 Intended Audience Use this manual if you are responsible for using DriveExplorer software to monitor and edit parameters in Allen Bradley SCANport or DPI products and adapters You should be familiar with e Microsoft Windows operating systems e Allen Bradley SCANport or DPI products and adapters Only people familiar with Allen Bradley products and the associated machinery the products control should plan or implement the installation configuration and maintenance of the product Failure to comply may result in personal injury and or equipment damage ATTENTION Hazard of equipment damage injury or death exists DriveExplorer Documentation This Getting Results Manual This manual is designed to get you started using DriveExplorer by providing e Information e
5. Adapter A device that provides an interface between a product and a network It is often referred to as a peripheral For example the 1203 SSS converter is an adapter Baud Rate A unit of signaling speed equal to the number of discrete conditions per second DriveExplorer version 1 01 supports baud rates of 9600 19 2K and 38 4K DriveExplorer version 1 02 or greater supports baud rates of 2400 4800 9600 19 2K and 38 4K You must select the baud rate that your computer and adapter are using Checksum An error detection scheme to ensure that communications are accurate DriveExplorer uses either BCC or CRC for a checksum You must select the type that your adapter 1 using ControlNet A deterministic high speed control layer network If you connect to the serial port on a 1203 CNI adapter and have full version of DriveExplorer you can connect to any SCANport or DPI product using a 1203 CN1 or 20 COMM C adapter on the network Custom View A collection of parameters that you select Parameters from different products and adapters can be included in the same custom view so that you can monitor them on the same screen custom view can be saved and opened at a later time Device An adapter or product DeviceNet A producer consumer Control Area Network CAN that connects controllers and devices such as drives If you connect to the serial port on a 1203 GU6 adapter and have a full version of DriveExplorer y
6. and then select the version of DriveExplorer that you want to install Select the DriveExplorer application that you want to install and then click OK to start the installation Downloaded a copy from the Internet Start Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder in which you saved the downloaded file 2 Double click DriveExplorer Lite Setup exe to start the setup wizard Read the license agreement and then click Next to display the setup wizard 2 4 Installing and Starting DriveExplorer 3 Follow the instructions in the setup wizard Figure 2 2 Pocket DriveExplorer Setup Wizard mri Is ai J Pocket Deel apium Lite 5 Thes lesa hie rad inital Picket Lites on Conspoler Ta conne Kod 4 Click Next If properly connected to the HPC the following dialog should appear operand check bos f pou eant Io eia d on pour mode dence o ches the check bos F pou aant to fun Hob Hoa pipii pou eta rb kid Phe picis ved nu demgned ic be urs on vnus mohla des uM installing kpolisaiiene dm tres 5 pace pad selected poya Space on dace fe faial poyan into the del faidir pour dere and this oonpule Ach Herrn Torre the saed inam both EE 5 Click Yes Installing and Starting DriveExplorer 2 5 Pocket DriveExplorer will be transferred se
7. P 1 B baud rate definition G 1 quick start 1 4 buttons 1 9 buttons in the tool bar 1 10 checksum definition G 1 quick start 1 4 closing a branch 1 11 connections 1 5 examples 1 5 quick start 1 4 context sensitive help 3 1 Control menu 1 9 ControlNet adapter 1 2 definition G 1 example network 1 6 conventions in manual P 2 custom views definition G 1 displayed in DriveExplorer 1 11 D Device pane 1 11 Index DeviceNet adapters 1 2 definition G 1 example network 1 7 devices compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 definition G 1 displayed in DriveExplorer 1 11 DPI definition G 1 DriveExplorer adapters compatible with 1 2 Device pane 1 11 features 1 1 full version 1 1 installing on Windows 95 98 NT 2 2 on Windows CE 2 3 lite version 1 1 main window 1 7 Parameter pane 1 12 products compatible with 1 2 shortcut icon 2 5 starting 2 5 system requirements 2 1 E Edit menu 1 9 edit parameters 1 4 elements of DriveExplorer 1 7 email 3 2 existing installations 2 2 expanding a branch 1 11 Explore menu 1 9 exploring DriveExplorer 1 7 features of DriveExplorer 1 1 File menu 1 9 files 1 11 G groups 1 11 H hardware compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 examples 1 5 help description P 2 on the status bar 1 12 using 3 1 Help menu 1 9 HPC definition G 2 example 1 5 icons DriveExplorer shortcut 2 5 in title bar 1 9 in tool
8. Tus Ta 1 01 V nbus d Output Cun 03 5 Output Poeni 0 2 t 04 Laz Fat 10 1 05 Freq Select 1 Adapter 2 1 06 Freq Select 2 Fiepsl 1 1 07 Time 1 10 0 S ect 1 08 Dace Tyre 1 100 5 ict 1 03 Contec Select Sere Wechn 1 0 10 Sho seeci 1 Los 1 011 Bur Lon 1 012 OC Hold 0 0 Secs 113 DL Hold Larval X I 014 Fun On Pov 1 015 Asset Tine 1 0 Sec 1 016 Pl rarum Frau LiF Base Frequency a Hz a 18 E acit V ollas it vis 1 019 M apemium Freq EE Hz 020 27 230 Wis 1 0 21 Spas 0 22 1 6 Has H 023 00 hay ku ding Frequency 10 0 Ha n 25 Ania Cut e Frege 1025 54op Made Ramp j Column Description S S Status In this column you see whether a parameter is R Read Only or Editable When DriveExplorer is monitoring live data these symbols appear and disappear N PP N node number is the network node number for the device P port number is the port number for the device P parameter number is the parameter number in the device Name The parameter name Value The value of the parameter Units The unit of measurement for the parameter Status Bar The status bar new in version 1 02 is located at the bottom of the DriveExplorer window It provides a brief description about the command or tool bar button over which the mouse pointer is positioned or it reminds you that pressin
9. as follows Z yy xx 2 Major Release Number Updates Build Number This manual is for version 2 02 Table of Contents Preface Using This Manual Intended era 1 DriveExplorer Documentation 1 This Getting Results 1 1 bars ae ong do een Beans p 2 Related Documentation p 2 Document eseina giia ii eee ee eee eee p 2 Chapter 1 Welcome to DriveExplorer Features and Benefits a d e Ee ee ELEM 1 1 Products and Adapters Compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 Salety Precaution 15 unb ebd quta ena dud dieit e i dt a o 1 3 Quick Stall un ated D UE bee doa do bathe ne M n 1 4 Understanding Types of 1 5 Exploring the Elements of the DriveExplorer Window 1 8 Title Bab adservatur dab rures 1 9 Menu DAE qa n 1 9 Tool Bar einteilen 1 10 Device PANG sen ee ir Seed 1 11 Parameter Panes zus ser ana sede Eua er b epo 1 12 Status que de P ted 1 12 Chapter 2 Installing and Starting DriveExplorer System Reguitemenis 2364 2 duda ee fase cage 2 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 4 0 or greater or Windows 2000 2 1 Windows CE SH3 or SH4 2 1 Windows CE Strong ARM 2 1 Updating an Existing Installation
10. bar Maximize Enlarges the window to occupy the entire screen This performs the same function as if you clicked the Maximize button on the title bar Close Exits the DriveExplorer application This performs the same function as if you clicked the Close button on the title bar Menu Bar Commands in DriveExplorer are organized in the following menus Figure 1 9 Menu Bar Edit Explore Actions Help Menu Description File Create open save or delete custom views Also print print to a text file or save parameter data and exit DriveExplorer Edit Cut copy and paste selected parameters into custom views Explore Configure communications connect to a drive and display device properties Actions Upload download monitor edit link and compare parameters Also work with Non Volatile Memory in a product and adjust columns in the DriveExplorer window Help View the online help or information about DriveExplorer Important Not all commands are available with Lite versions of DriveExplorer Many menu commands are dynamic and are available only in certain situations For example the Cut command is available only when a parameter in a custom view is selected 1 10 Welcome to DriveExplorer Tool Bar The tool bar contains shortcuts to several commonly used commands Each button on the tool bar is a graphical representation of a command except context sensitive help that is available from the DriveExplore
11. 00 SCANport Products 1305 Drive 4 01 or greater 1336 FORCE Drive 1336 IMPACT Drive 1336 REGEN Line Regeneration Package 1336 PLUS Drive 3 xx or greater 1336 PLUS II Drive 1336 SPIDER Drive 1397 DC Drive 1557 Medium Voltage AC Drive 2364 RGU DC Bus Regen Front End 160 SSC Drive SMC Dialog Plus SMP 3 Smart Motor Protector The product must be connected via one of the following adapters DPI Adapters Adapter Required Cable s 1203 SSS SCANport cable and RS 232 serial cable both included with 1203 SSS To access advanced features version 3 xxx or greater firmware is required 20 COMM D DeviceNet network cable 20 COMM C DeviceNet network cable SCANport Adapters Adapter Required Cable s 1203 SSS SCANport cable and RS 232 serial cable both included with 1203 SSS 1203 CN1 SCANport cable 1203 SFC RS 232 serial cable and ControlNet network cable s 1203 GU6 SCANport cable 1203 SFC RS 232 serial cable and DeviceNet network cable 1203 GK2 SCANport cable and standard straight thru serial cable 1203 GD2 1336 GM2 160 RS1 Standard straight thru serial cable The 160 RS1 is compatible only with the 160 SSC drive 1203 GK5 SCANport cable and DeviceNet network cable V2 01 or greater These adapters do not have serial ports They and connected products can be accessed 1336 GM5 via a DeviceNet network if a 1203 GU6 communications module or 1761 NET DNI is used V2 0
12. 06 00 Fax 32 2 663 06 40 Rockwell Asia Pacific Headquarters 27 F Citicorp Centre 18 Whitfield Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong Tel 852 2887 4788 Fax 852 2508 1846 Automation Publication 9306 GR001B EN E March 2001 306322 01 Supersedes August 2000 Copyright 2000 Allen Bradley Company Inc Printed in USA
13. 1 or greater on the network A full version of DriveExplorer is required 1336 GM6 Important If you are using an HPC handheld computer you also need a null modem converter e g Allen Bradley 1203 SNM and the HPC cable included with the HPC DriveExplorer is unable to upload and download parameters in 1305 drives with firmware versions 3 xx and under and 1336 PLUS drives with firmware versions 2 xx and under This adapter does not have a serial port You may connect to a product directly via a 1203 SSS adapter or via the network using a full version of DriveExplorer version 2 02 or greater Some DPI products can use a SCANport adapter When this is done the DPI product will appear to be a SCANport product Welcome to DriveExplorer 1 3 Safety Precautions familiar with Allen Bradley products and the associated machinery the products control should plan or implement the installation configuration or maintenance of the product Failure to comply may result in injury or equipment damage ATTENTION Hazard of injury or equipment damage exists Only people reset or power cycle an adapter the connected product may fault because of the communications loss Verify that you can reset or power cycle an adapter safely ATTENTION Hazard of injury or equipment damage exists When you 1 4 Welcome to DriveExplorer 5 Quick Start W TIP To access the This section guides you through the steps that you will need to perform in orde
14. 2 01 and later of DriveExplorer use HTML help This requires the user s PC to have Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later installed Internet Explorer can be installed from the DriveExplorer CD or downloaded from the Microsoft web page Figure 3 1 Welcome to DriveExplorer Online Help ieee Meek Hide Locate Contents o0 DE h ides Search u Pr DO 0 Creve pie 1 What s 7 A Deere picem Fasha 1 Aramalar conected A Ar ara Lack ba ark Heer to Liza dm m Pint Brady Welcome to OriveExplorer Online Help Allen Bradley sun iz a onthe for and paramelere in Alem ooo 3 25 be used for modio and eding Tab in a Bulletin 160 Sree 190 251 sdaper Espiorer diepe the Chri Elec and aan m hieramhica siea Ihm iz zirilari 3 Fal indices Explorer You canitiem mantar ard mit Ihe parameters in the connected product Rockwell Automation DPI ard adapters Esp lore gn fs Number Item Description Contents Tab Help Topics Index Tab Alphabetical Index Search Tab Search for Text Click green underlined words to pop up defin
15. about an adapter includes general information events input data and output data This command is available only when a product or adapter is selected in the left pane Actions Upload and Save Uploads parameters from the device to the computer and saves them to a file Actions Download Saved File Downloads parameters in a DriveExplorer file from the computer to the device m Help gt Help Topics Displays the online help You can click the Help Topics button in the Help window to open the contents tab which contains a list of topics books Welcome to DriveExplorer 1 11 Device Pane The left pane is the Device pane The device s to which you are connected custom views that you have created and the results of comparisons that you have performed appear in this pane You can expand a branch in this pane by clicking a plus sign You can collapse a branch by clicking a minus sign Figure 1 11 _ Pane k Mode 1 1235 LU II Dare PLUS Dee 45 230 im Fie e 1 oti Scared Setup Frequency a 5 Daci LAD Analog 70 Fault Iss Owner 10 Proceres Enc oce Fon P Moto Consol 2 1205553 Dom urhem Number Item Description Devices Heading under which the devices to which you connected appear A n
16. bar 1 10 in title bar 1 9 installing DriveExplorer on Windows 95 98 NT 2 2 on Windows CE 2 3 interface 1 7 L left pane 1 11 lite version of DriveExplorer 1 1 manual audience P 1 conventions P 2 purpose P 1 related documentation P 2 menu bar 1 9 minus sign 1 11 monitor parameters 1 4 N N node 1 12 name 1 12 navigating DriveExplorer 1 7 node 1 12 nodes definition G 2 displayed in DriveExplorer 1 11 online see p P port number 1 12 P parameter number 1 12 parameter number 1 12 Parameter pane 1 12 parameters editing 1 4 monitoring 1 4 name 1 12 number 1 12 units 1 12 value 1 12 plus sign 1 11 port number 1 12 products compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 definition G 2 displayed in DriveExplorer 1 11 Q quick start 1 4 R related documentation P 2 right pane 1 12 S S status 1 12 SCANport compatible products 1 2 definition G 2 serial communications adapters 1 2 examples 1 5 shortcut icon 2 5 starting DriveExplorer 2 5 status 1 12 status bar 1 12 system requirements 2 1 T technical support 3 2 time out definition G 2 quick start 1 4 title bar 1 9 tool bar 1 10 types of connections 1 5 U units 1 12 updating an existing installation 2 2 V value 1 12 W web page P 2 3 2 what s this help 3 1 Windows 95 98 NT installing DriveExplorer on 2 2 system requirements 2 1 Windows CE in
17. g F1 calls the online help Figure 1 13 Status Bar For press F1 7 Chapter 2 Installing and Starting DriveExplorer Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing DriveExplorer on your computer or handheld computer For Information on Refer to System Requirements 2 1 Updating an Existing Installation 2 2 Installing DriveExplorer on Windows 95 98 ME 12 2 2000 Installing DriveExplorer on Windows CE 2 3 Starting DriveExplorer 2 5 System Requirements Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT 4 0 or greater or Windows 2000 Personal computer using 486 66MHz processor or better with at least 16 MB of RAM and 2 MB of hard disk space VGA monitor CD ROM drive for installation mouse or other Windows pointing device Windows CE SH3 or SH4 processor Windows CE 2 11 HPC Pro 3 0 using SH3 or SH4 processor with at least 12 MB of RAM 700 KB of available program memory and 700 KB of storage memory Windows CE Strong ARM processor Windows CE 2 11 or 3 0 HPC Pro 3 0 or HPC 2000 using Strong ARM processor with at least 16 MB of RAM 700 KB of available program memory and 700 KB of storage memory 2 2 Installing and Starting DriveExplorer Updating an Existing Installation If an older version of DriveExplorer or DriveExplorer Lite is already on your computer you should uninstall it before installing the new version 1 Click the Start button and then select Settings
18. gt Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs 3 Select DriveExplorer from the list of installed programs and then click Add Remove 4 Click Yes to confirm the uninstall procedure The Remove Programs from Computer dialog box appears 5 After the uninstall is complete click Ok You are now ready to install the new version of DriveExplorer Installing DriveExplorer on Windows 95 98 ME NT or 2000 A Lite version of DriveExplorer that you can install on a computer running Windows 95 98 ME NT or 2000 is available from the Allen Bradley web page and on a CD shipped with some products A full version may be purchased from Rockwell Automation 1 Start the DriveExplorer installation wizard using one of the following methods If you Received a copy of on CD Then 1 Insert the DriveExplorer CD into your CD drive The installation wizard should start automatically If it does not start Windows Explorer click the CD drive and then double click Setup exe to display the DriveExplorer Setup dialog box Click the Install DriveExplorer on a PC running Microsoft Windows button to display the setup wizard Downloaded a copy from the Internet etart Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder in which you saved the downloaded file 2 Double click DriveExplorer Lite Setup exe to start the setup wizard Read the product information and then click Next Read the license agree
19. itions e Jump Click blue underlined words to jump to topic pages or Internet web pages if you are connected to the Internet 3 2 Finding the Information That You Need Displaying the DriveExplorer Help on a PC e Select Help gt Help Topics on the DriveExplorer menu bar e Click e on the DriveExplorer tool bar e Press Fl Finding Help on a Dialog Box To display the help topic on an open dialog box press Fl Pocket DriveExplorer Online Help Pocket DriveExplorer contains an abbreviated version of online help To access Pocket DriveExplorer s online help click in the upper right corner of the main window Rockwell Automation Technical Support If you cannot find answers to your questions in the Getting Results manual or online help you can email Rockwell Automation Technical Support at RADriveExplorerSupport ra rockwell com When you contact technical support you should be prepared to give the following information e product serial number e product version number The product serial number and version number can be found in the software by selecting Help About DriveExplorer e type of computer and operating system that you are using e exact wording of any errors or messages that appeared on your screen e description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred e description of how you attempted to solve the problem e type of product and the adapter that you are using Glossary
20. l Connection to a Bulletin 160 Drive Using a 160 RS1 Adapter d standard straight EE thru serial cable i sj Gm a 160 SSC drive with 160 RS1 Adapter Computer Running DriveExplorer 1 6 Welcome to DriveExplorer Figure 1 4 Example DeviceNet Network using the Full Version of DriveExplorer and a PowerFlex or other DPI connection Dian spiona 3 Orre DPA Dive Dine HIM part 1 1203 558 rasa say 1203 855 2 Network Ports Figure 1 5 Example ControlNet Network using the Full Version of DriveExplorer and a SCANport connection Node 3 1336 PLUS drive Node 1 Node 2 Computer Running PLC 5C controller 1336 PLUS II drive DriveExplorer 1203 SFC cable 1203 CN1 1203 CN1 adapter A adapter ControlNet Channel A ContelNet Chanel Important DriveExplorer cannot communicate with controllers e g PLC SLC or Logix5550 so it can access only nodes 2 and 3 on this example network Welcome to DriveExplorer 1 7 Figure 1 6 Example DeviceNet Network using the Full Version of DriveExplorer and a SCANport connection Node 3 1336 PLUS Il Node 2 Node 1 1305 drive Computer Running PLC 5 controller DriveExplorer 1203 SFC cable z E m o a T Mr M 1203 GU6 1203 GK5 So Tae Se adapter i adapter DeviceNet Important DriveExplorer canno
21. ment and then click Next to display the setup wizard Important Exit all other applications before running setup Setup problems may be caused by virus checking or other background software Installing and Starting DriveExplorer 2 3 2 Follow the instructions in the setup wizard Figure 2 1 DriveExplorer Setup Wizard TER eploier Libe Setup Webco to tet ed ze li DiivkcE Liu Tre lirieke Wine rial Dre epee Lie on pam o nenas ceck 3 Restart the PC after the installation is complete Installing DriveExplorer on Windows CE A Lite version of Pocket DriveExplorer that you can install on an HPC handheld computer running Windows CE 1 available from the Allen Bradley web page and a CD shipped with some products A full version may be purchased from Rockwell Automation 1 Establish a serial connection between your desktop computer and HPC Refer to your HPC user manual for instructions 2 Start the DriveExplorer installation wizard using one of the following methods If you Received a copy of on D Instructions 1 Insert the DriveExplorer CD into your CD drive on your desktop computer The installation wizard should start automatically If it does not start Windows Explorer click the CD drive and then double click Setup exe to display the DriveExplorer Setup dialog box Click the Install Pocket DriveExplorer on a H PC running Microsoft Windows CE button
22. ode is a product and its adapter s number and name identify each node Product The product port number name and description The port number 0 indicates that a device is a product not an adapter In Figure 1 11 the product is a 1336 PLUS II drive Selecting the product will display the linear list of all of the parameters in the product Files and Logically ordered collections of the parameters In Figure 1 11 there is one file which Groups X seventeen groups Important Not all products organize parameters into files and groups e Adapter The adapter port number and name In Figure 1 11 1203 SSS converter is connected to port 2 Q Custom Heading under which the custom views that you have created appear custom view Views is a group of parameters from different products and adapters that you put on the same screen to make monitoring easier 9 Compare Heading under which the results of a compare appears In DriveExplorer you can Results compare the parameter values in a selected device to parameter values in a DriveExplorer file or to factory default parameter values 1 12 Welcome to DriveExplorer Parameter Pane The right pane is called the Parameter pane Detailed information about the parameters in the selected device group custom view or comparison appear in this pane Figure 1 12 illustrates an example Figure 1 12 Parameter Pane sinepa Tum ive
23. ou can click a product or adapter in the Device pane and then select Explore gt Device Properties to view information about it 7 Upload and save parameters to a file Online Help After you edit parameters you can upload them and save them to a file on your computer The file can be used as a back up file or downloaded to another drive if it is the same type 8 Print Parameters Online Help You can print parameters and their values either immediately with File gt Print or save them to a text file to be printed later with File gt Print to a File txt Welcome to DriveExplorer 1 5 Understanding Types of Connections To use DriveExplorer you must physically connect your personal computer or HPC handheld computer to a product Figure 1 1 through Figure 1 6 illustrate some possible connections Figure 1 1 Serial Connection from a Computer 1203 SFC SCANport cable cable ee eee 1203 SSS mul adapter Computer Runnin PowerFlex 70 drive i Figure 1 2 Serial Connection from an HPC standard p EA ae da serial cable u 7 1203 SNM 1203 602 nulmode adapter converter 1336 PLUS drive Important When you connect an HPC to an adapter you must use either a null cable converter e g 1203 SNM or a standard computer null cable with two male 9 pin sub miniature D connectors In this example we use a 1203 SNM null modem converter Figure 1 3 Seria
24. ou can connect to any SCANport or DPI product if it is using a DriveExplorer compatible adapter on the network DPI A second generation peripheral communications interface that is an enhancement of SCANport G 2 HPC An HPC handheld PC is a miniature computer that runs the Microsoft Windows CE operating system There is a DriveExplorer program that runs on Windows CE and there is a different DriveExplorer program that runs on Windows 95 98 NT 2000 Both share a similar interface and can share files Currently we do not have a version of Pocket DriveExplorer for the Pocket PC product Node A product and its adapter s that are connected to a network Product A device with which you can use DriveExplorer DriveExplorer presently works with SCANport and DPI products and the Bulletin 160 drive with a 160 RS1 adapter An example of a SCANport product is the 1336 PLUS An example of a DPI product is the PowerFlex 70 SCANport An Allen Bradley peripheral communications protocol used by various Allen Bradley drives and power products Time out The number of seconds that DriveExplorer will wait for a response message from the adapter If a response message is not received in the specified time DriveExplorer will report a communications error and ask if you want to continue monitoring parameters Actions menu 1 9 adapters compatible with DriveExplorer 1 2 definition G 1 displayed in DriveExplorer 1 11 audience
25. r Windows CE The Lite versions which have limited features are called DriveExplorer Lite and Pocket DriveExplorer Lite Features of the different versions include the following Version Feature Lite Full Configure the communications port Yes Yes Connect to a local device using an RS 232 DF1 serial connection Yes Yes Connect to a single device a DeviceNet or ControlNet network No Yes Connect to multiple devices on a DeviceNet or ControlNet network No Yes Monitor parameters Yes Yes View parameter help Yes Yes Edit parameters Yes Yes Upload and save parameters to a file Yes Yes Print parameters Yes Yes View and clear faults alarms in a product Yes Yes View information about a product Yes Yes View and clear events in an adapter Yes Yes View information about an adapter Yes Yes Show hide hidden parameters Yes Compare parameters to defaults or a file No Yes Quick jump to a parameter No Yes Use custom views No Yes Create and display links if supported by the product No Yes Print parameters to a text file Yes Yes Welcome to DriveExplorer Products and Adapters Compatible with DriveExplorer DriveExplorer can be used with Allen Bradley SCANport or DPI products or a 160 SSC drive using a 160 RS1 adapter The following list identifies many of the compatible products DPI Products e PowerFlex 70 e PowerFlex 700 e PowerFlex 7005 e PowerFlex 70
26. r menu bar The following commands appear on the DriveExplorer tool bar Figure 1 10 Tool Bar Deul t e amp se Button 0 Menu Selection File gt New Custom View Description Creates a custom view In a custom view you can group parameters from different products or adapters so that you can monitor them on the same screen File gt Open Custom View Opens a previously saved custom view File gt Save gt Custom View Config Saves a custom view to a file This command is available only when a custom view is selected Edit gt Cut Removes parameters from a custom view and copies them to the clipboard This command is available only if a parameter in a custom view is selected m Edit gt Copy Copies the selected parameter s to the clipboard This command is available only if you have selected one or more parameters Edit gt Paste Takes the contents of the clipboard and places it into a custom view This command is available only if there is data on the clipboard File gt Print Prints the parameters displayed in the right pane Explore gt Connect gt Local Connects DriveExplorer to the product to which you are physically connected i uw Explore Device Properties Displays information about the selected product or adapter Information about a product includes general information status feedback alarms and faults Information
27. r to use Quick Start while working in DriveExplorer software To remain focused on the high level nature of each task the DriveExplorer select Help gt following steps do not include step by step instructions When you are ready to use Help Topics in the menu bar on the DriveExplorer window Then click Quick Start DriveExplorer software you should follow the detailed instructions in the Quick Start which is located in the DriveExplorer online help Step Refer to 1 Install and start DriveExplorer Chapter 2 Before you can use DriveExplorer you have to install it on the hard disk of your nstalling and computer After installing the software start DriveExplorer using the Windows Start Starting menu or the DriveExplorer icon on your Windows desktop DriveExplorer 2 Connect your computer to a product Chapter 1 Use an adapter and required cable s to connect your computer to a product If you Welcome to connect to a 1203 GU6 DeviceNet adapter or 1203 CN1 adapter and if you have a DriveExplorer full version of DriveExplorer you can connect to SCANport and DPI products on the network If you are connecting to a PowerFlex drive or other DPI product using a version 3 xxx or greater 1203 SSS and that product has an internally installed DeviceNet or ControlNet adapter you will be able to connect to other SCANport and DPI products on that respective network using the full version of DriveExplorer 3 Configure your communication
28. rially to the HPC The dialog shows the status of the transfer Pi rp ams Ed atr the again kam boh 6 Respond to any prompts displayed on the HPC to complete the installation Starting DriveExplorer DriveExplorer can be started using the following methods e If you are using Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 click the Start button then select Programs gt DriveExplorer Application gt DriveExplorer e If you are using Windows CE click the Start button then select Programs gt Pocket DriveExplorer e On any Windows platform double click the DriveExplorer shortcut icon ma on the desktop 2 6 Installing and Starting DriveExplorer Notes n TIP If you are searching for specific information click Help Topics click the Index tab or Find tab and then type the topic about which you want information Chapter 3 Finding the Information That You Need Chapter 3 reviews the sources of additional information about DriveExplorer software For Information on Using the Online Help Refer to 3 1 Rockwell Automation Technical Support 3 2 Using the Online Help DriveExplorer online help provides information on the release quick start steps general information about DriveExplorer descriptions of the elements in the DriveExplorer window step by step procedures and troubleshooting information Releases
29. s port Online Help By default DriveExplorer is configured to communicate using e Communications port 1 e 9600 baud rate e BCC checksum e 4 second time out If these settings are not compatible with the settings in your adapter select Explorer gt Configure Communication and then select the desired settings in the Configure Communication Port dialog box 4 Connect to a product Online Help You must connect to a product to establish communications between the computer and the product With full versions of DriveExplorer there are two types of connections A Local connection establishes point to point communications with the product physically connected to your computer A Network connection establishes communications with one or more products on a network Select Explore gt Connect gt Local or Network to connect to a product 5 Monitor and edit parameters Online Help After you are connected to a product you can monitor parameters by selecting a product or an adapter in the Device left pane Its parameters appear in the Parameter right pane You can edit a parameter value by double clicking the parameter in the Parameter pane Important When editing parameters refer to your user manual or parameter help for details about parameters such as whether changes take effect immediately or require a reset and whether a drive must be stopped before you can edit a parameter 6 View information about a product or adapter Online Help Y
30. stalling DriveExplorer on 2 3 system requirements 2 1 Notes PowerFlex 1336 FORCE 1336 IMPACT DriveExplorer SCANport SMC Dialog PLUS and SSC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International Ltd DeviceNet is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Windows Windows NT and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and hereby acknowledged To contact Drives Technical Support Tel 1 262 512 8176 Fax 1 262 512 2222 Email support drives ra rockwell com Online www ab com support abdrives Reach us now at www rockwellautomation com Wherever you need us Rockwell Automation brings together leading brands in industrial automation including Allen Bradley controls Reliance Electric power transmission products Dodge mechanical power transmission components and Rockwell Software Rockwell Automation s unique flexible approach to helping customers achieve a competitive advantage is supported by thousands of authorized partners distributors and system integrators around the world Allen Bradley RELIANCE ELECTRICMLI D Americas Headquarters 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee WI 53204 USA Tel 1 414 382 2000 Fax 1 414 382 4444 ROCKWELL ES SOFTWARE European Headquarters SA NV avenue Herrmann Debroux 46 1160 Brussels Belgium Tel 32 2 663
31. t communicate with controllers e g PLC SLC or Logix5550 so it can access only nodes 2 and 3 on this example network DriveExplorer can communicate with any node on a DeviceNet network that uses one of the following adapters 1203 GU6 1336 GM6 1203 GK5 FRN 2 xxx or 1336 GM5 FRN 2 xxx You must use at least one 1203 GU6 so that you can connect a computer to the network 1 8 Welcome to DriveExplorer Exploring the Elements of the DriveExplorer Window When you start DriveExplorer software the DriveExplorer window appears Figure 1 7 shows the elements of the DriveExplorer window after a connection is made to a 1336 PLUS II drive Each element is described in sections following the illustration Figure 1 7 DriveExplorer Window o a DuiveE Fie Ed Excloe Actions Heb e Ogi 5 Q 2 b r Mode 1 1335 PLUS ii Drs 1 01 Dipa Voltage i Vis 1 02 X Outcast Can 0 x gt um Vt LH 1 u 1 05 Freq Select Adepier 2 _ 1 06 Freg Select 2 Preset 1 Fetvancedi Setup 1 07 Apsal 1 10 0 Decr Frequency Sl 1 08 Deos Time 1 10 0 Gens 1 03 Cordicd Sct LAD 1 0 10 Siop Ses 1 Cosi Analog IT 1 011 Bus Limit En Dees Fis 1 012 DC Hold Tama 00 1 013 DC Hold Level 0 m 1 014 Fun On Pease Up Les abend Fi Mant 1 015 Face Flun Tene 1 0 Sect Masks 1 016 Mirinum Fre 00 nent 1 01
32. xplaining the uses and interface of DriveExplorer e Instructions to help you complete basic tasks such as installing the software and starting the application e Information about finding instructions to complete more sophisticated tasks using the online help P 2 Using This Manual Online Help The online help includes overview procedural screen and reference information for DriveExplorer The help is context sensitive with the application and provides you with immediate access to application tasks and screen element descriptions Refer to Chapter 3 Finding the Information That You Need for a detailed description of the online help Related Documentation All documentation for DriveExplorer is in the online help and this manual Updated information will be posted on http www ab com drives driveexplorer You may need to refer to the documentation for your communications adapter s and SCANport or DPI product s This documentation is shipped with the adapter or product It is also available online at http www ab com manuals Document Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual e To access commands you are given the menu submenu if applicable and then the command For example if you read Select File gt Save gt Parameters you should click the File menu point to Save to display its submenu and then click the Parameters command e The convention for identifying software versions is
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