Rockwell Automation FlexPak/WebPak 3000 DC Drive AutoMax Network Communication Board - Manual (Page 19)

Drive Configuration 3-1
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Drive Configuration
This section describes how to configure a FlexPak 3000 or WebPak 3000 drive for use
with an AutoMax network.
3.1 Setting Up the Drive for Network Communication
The drive becomes active on the AutoMax network after you complete the following
steps:
Step 1. Connect the Network Option board to the network using a passive tap. See
section 2.2.
Step 2. Apply power to the drive.
Step 3. Assign a valid AutoMax network drop number to the drive using parameter
NETW DROP NUMBER (P.900). You must set this parameter through the drive
keypad ( OIM or DCM ) or using drive configuration software (CS3000 or
WebPakCS). This drop number is the base drop the drive will occupy. In this
manual, the base drop number is called Drop_1.
When NETW DROP NUMBER (P.900) is set, you can set other parameters over
the network.
FlexPak 3000 drives: For FULL connections, the drive occupies four
sequential network drops, including Drop_1. Subsequent drops are called
Drop_2, Drop_3, and Drop_4 in this manual. Your application might use
different drop numbers.
WebPak 3000 drives: For FULL connections, the drive occupies three
sequential network drops, including Drop_1. Subsequent drops are called
Drop_2 and Drop_3 in this manual. Your application might use different drop
numbers.
Step 4. Set the network connection type using NETW CONNECT TYPE (P.910). This
defines the scope of data that will be communicated. It also determines the
level of control that the master has with the connected drive. You can select
one of two connection types:
• BASIC : Only essential drive data (reference, sequencing, basic tuning, and
feedback data) are transferred over the network. This allows a higher
density network with moderate functionality. Select this connection type if
you do not need to completely configure the drive over the network. When
BASIC is selected, the drive occupies a single network drop.
•
FULL : The entire set of drive data that has been assigned network
registers is transferred over the network. Select this connection type if
your application must be able to configure the drive over the network and
have access to most parameters, operating variables, and diagnostic
information.
The large amount of data transferred in the full connection type requires
that the drive occupy multiple network drops, thus decreasing the
potential number of devices on the network.