Parameter Organization
To configure a drive module to operate in a specific way, certain drive parameters must be configured appropriately.
Four types of parameters exist:
- Numeric Parameters: These parameters have a single numeric value (such as 1750.0 RPM).
- ENUM Parameters: These parameters allow a selection from two or more items. The LCD HIM will display a text message for each item.
- Indirect Parameters: These parameters assign or select sources for data. They have a maximum value of 159999.15. The two most significant digits select the port of the source. The following four digits select the parameter number of the source. The two digits below the decimal point select the bit number of the source.For example, parameter 0:117 [DI M Start] is an indirect parameter for selecting the source of the Start digital input function. Select input 01 on an I/O card in port 4. Enter 04 and 0001 and .01. This assigns bit 01 of parameter 0001 [Dig In Sts] of the card in port 4 to the Start function.
- Bit Parameters: These parameters have individual bits associated with features or conditions. If the bit is 0, the feature is off or the condition is false. If the bit is 1, the feature is on or the condition is true.
Parameter Descriptions Publication
TotalFORCE®
control parameters are in PowerFlex Drives with TotalFORCE Control Parameters Reference Data, publication 750-RD101 that is available at .
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Use this link to access the PowerFlex Drives with TotalFORCE Control Parameters Reference Data, publication 750-RD101, for parameters. Download the spreadsheet for offline access.
Parameter References
Parameter references are shown as Port#:Parameter# [Parameter Display Name] convention.
For example, 0:30 [Access Level] tells you that the Access Level parameter is number 30 in port 0.
Parameter Access Level
Three parameter access level options are selectable by 0:30 [Access Level].
- Option 0 ‘Basic’ is the most limited view that only displays parameters and options that are commonly used by operators.
- Option 1 ‘Advanced’ is an expanded view of parameters that is helpful to maintenance technicians and for engineers to access more advanced drive features when they commission the drive.
- Option 2 ‘Expert’ provides design engineers with a comprehensive view of the entire parameter set.
How Drives Parameters Are Organized
Connected Components Workbench™
programming software displays parameters in ‘Linear List’ or ‘File Group Parameter’ format. The ‘File Group Parameter’ format simplifies programming by dividing Files into groups of parameters that are used for similar functions.
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