CONTREX ML-Drive User Manual

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Glossary - 4

the Follower mode, Acceleration/Deceleration, Tuning,
Alarms, and Jog. The ML-Drive comes factory pre-loaded
with a complete set of default Control Parameters.

Data Inquiry

Use the Data Inquiry to request the current value for
Parameters (i.e., Control Parameters or Monitor Param-
eters) in serial communications.

Deceleration Time

See Appendix C;CP-17.

Dedicated Keys

The Setpoint key and the Tach key are shortcut keys. The
Setpoint key accesses the active setpoint variable directly
and the Tach key accesses the tach variable directly
(rather than manually entering the Code Parameter).

Derivative

See Appendix C; CP-67.

Digital Motor Drive

A precision motor drive that uses digital compensation
technology.

Direct Mode

In the Direct mode of operation, the drive output from the
ML-Drive that is connected to the motor can be set directly.
Direct mode is an open-loop mode of operation. Scaling,
Acceleration/Deceleration, and closed loop compensation
(PID) software are not involved in the Direct mode. The
Direct mode is used in conjunction with the Run and Stop
controls.

Direct Enable

See Appendix C; CP-61

Direct Setpoint

See Appendix C; CP-06

Display Test

Tests the LED Display Panel Segments.

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