User guide

Introduction

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Introduction

1.1 Before You Start

This manual assumes that the hardware has already been installed. See the

FlexPak 3000 drive hardware manual, D2-3404, for detail.

Important:

Before operating the drive, you must perform Quick Start and the

self-tuning procedure, described in the

OIM

manual. Quick Start lets you

configure the most commonly used parameters through one menu and

includes self-tuning. This helps you set up the drive as quickly as

possible.

See the

OIM

manual for information on configuring parameters and using Quick Start.

1.2 Where to Find Information

This manual describes the software of the FlexPak 3000 drive DC drive. It does not

describe hardware or the operator interface. To find information on:

• Hardware, including installation and wiring information: See D2-3404,

FlexPak 3000 DC Drive Hardware Reference.

• The Operator Interface Module (

OIM

), including setting parameters, saving

parameters, and using Quick Start: See D2-3344, FlexPak 3000 Drive Operator

Interface Module (

OIM

) User Guide.

• Kits: See the instruction manual supplied with the kit.

This manual groups parameters by function. To find a specific parameter, see the

index or Appendix D, Numeric Parameter List, for a list of parameters with their page

numbers.

As you change parameter values, you can record them using the table in Appendix C,

Parameter Settings Record.

1.3 Conventions

Parameter names: In most instances, parameter names are shown as the parameter

name followed by the parameter number. For example:

ACCELERATION

TIME

(P.001).

For text parameter options, the options are shown in all caps. For example:

TERMBLK