Danaher Motion SERVOSTAR S600 User manual

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SERVOSTAR®S600
Electronic Gearing and
Software User Interface
This Product Note describes how gearing works on the SERVOSTAR®S600. It begins with a
general discussion of gearing and continues with details on hardware and software set up. This
document only describes the software setup for gearing using the Software User Interface for the
SERVOSTAR S600.
How Electronic Gearing Works
Electronic gearing provides a position command to a drive that depends on the motion of another
device. That device is typically an encoder (or its equivalent) connected to a motor. However, it
can also be a hand-driven encoder used to accept input from an operator or an output from a stepper
motor controller. This is different from internal profile generation where position commands are
calculated inside the drive based on motion parameters, such as distance, acceleration, and velocity.
The external encoder signal provides an input to the gearing software. In many applications, the
motor follows the input, step for step where one revolution of the input device should create one
revolution in the electronically-geared motor. This is called one-to-one gearing.
Other times, it is necessary to have a non-unity scale factor. The gear ratio may be a non-integer,
such as 1:3. It is important that the gearing software not introduce round-off errors when the gear
ratio is non-integer because over long periods of time, the round-off error accumulates and causes
the electronically-geared motor to drift with respect to the input. The SERVOSTAR S600 supports
non-integer gearing ratios while remaining free of round-off errors.
Gearing Applications
There are several ways to use electronic gearing in applications. They vary depending on the source
of the input signal and how the gear ratio is set. However, they all share the structure where the
electronically-geared drive controls the motor to follow the input.
Following a Non-Driven Encoder
Some gearing applications require that a servomotor follow a non-servo-driven encoder. The
encoder may be on an idle roller of a conveyor belt or in a line-driven induction motor. The
encoder is connected to an axis that is not under the direct control of another drive.

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Conveyor
Encoder
SERVOSTARS600
Encoder input
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Electronically-
geared
drive
Electronically-
geared
motor
Figure 1: Following a Non-driven Encoder
Following a Servomotor
Some gearing applications need one servomotor to follow another. Here, the encoder from the first
(master) motor becomes the gearing input to the second (slave) motor. In this case, the master
encoder must connect as both the feedback for the master drive and input for the slave drive.
For cases where the feedback device of the master servomotor is something other than a physical
encoder, the SERVOSTAR S600 provides encoder emulation. For example, neither a sine encoder
nor a resolver directly produce signals compatible with encoders. The SERVOSTAR S600 encoder
emulation circuit produces output signals equivalent to an encoder from any feedback device that is
used as the main feedback device. This allows any SERVOSTAR S600 to serve as the master for
any other electronically-geared SERVOSTAR S600.
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Electronically-
geared
drive
Electronically-
geared
motor
SERVOSTAR S600
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Master
drive
Master
motor
Encoder
emulation
output
Figure 2: Following a Servo-driven Encoder
Following a Multi-Pulse Generator (MPG)
Some applications require a motor to follow the input from an operator via a multi-purpose
generator (MPG), such as an encoder handwheel. In many cases, a traditional contact-based
potentiometer is used to take input from the operator. However, such a device is not appropriate for
some environments because the contact surface wears over time and becomes unreliable. By using
electronic gearing, an optical encoder is used to replace a contact potentiometer. The
SERVOSTAR S600 accepts the input from an encoder as either a velocity or position command.

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Multi-pulse generator/
Handwheel input
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Electronically-
geared
drive
Electronically-
geared
motor
Operator control panel
Figure 3: Following a Potentiometer
Following a Pulse/Direction Signal
For some applications, it is useful for a servomotor to follow a pulse or direction input. For
example, pulse and direction inputs are generated by some stepper motor controllers. By using
electronic gearing, a SERVOSTAR S600 is controlled by a stepper motor or similar controller.
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Electronically-
geared
drive
Electronically-
geared
motor
Step/direction
output
Stepper
motor
controller
Figure 4: Following a Stepper Motor Controller
Adjusting the Gear Ratio in Realtime
Some applications require that the gear ratio be controlled in realtime. An example is a web-
tensioning application processing soft material. The material is stretched across two rolls. The
faster the outtake roll spins, the greater the tension held across the web. The SERVOSTAR S600
provides several ways to adjust this gear ratio. Figure 5 shows a control scheme where one analog
input commands speed of the master axis and the slave axis follows that command according to the
gear ratio. The ratio is adjusted in realtime by the slave’s analog input.

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SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Electronically-
geared
drive
Electronically-
geared
motor
SERVOSTAR S600
Resolver/
sine encoder
feedback
Master
drive
Master
motor
Encoder
emulation
output
Slave analog input
(to adjust gear
ratio in real time) Analog input 2
Master analog input
(for command speed)
Analog
input 1
Figure 5: Realtime Adjustable Gear Ratio for Web-Handling
Following Error
The electronically-geared motor follows the input as well as the servo tuning allows. If a servo loop
is poorly tuned so that the geared motor is sluggish, the motor will not follow the input signal well.
It is important to tune the geared motor with servo gains as high as possible to minimize this
problem. High values of velocity feed-forward (GPFFV) are also helpful in reducing following
error. In fact, if GPFFV is set to 1.0, all following error is eliminated during steady-state operation.
However, such large values of GPFFV can cause overshoot of rapidly-accelerating commands, so
you may not be able to set the value that high.
The distance between the command generated from the encoder input and the electronically-geared
motor is called position error (PE) or following error. You can view the value of this variable using
the Monitor dialog box. The higher the servo gains, the less following error. In addition, the closer
GPFFV is to 1, the lower the following error. If the following error exceeds the value of PEMAX,
the drive generates warning N03.
Hardware Setup
Hardware setup is primarily selecting and wiring the pulse input signal. If you need to modify the
gear ratio in realtime, you need to determine the appropriate hardware and software inputs.
Determine the Encoder Type
Encoder Voltage
The first step to selecting the encoder is determining the voltages. The SERVOSTAR S600 accepts
signals with three voltage levels:
• 0 to 5 VDC via Connector X5
• 0 to 24 VDC via Connector X3
• 0 to 1 volt via Connector X1 (not available when primary feedback sensor is a sine
encoder)

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Figure 6: Connector Locations and Pin-outs

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Most optical encoders provide 0 to 5 VDC signals. The encoder emulation output from another
(master) SERVOSTAR S600 are also 0 to 5 VDC signals and should be brought into Connector X5.
A SERVOSTAR S600 cannot simultaneously take 0 to 5 VDC connections into
Connector X5 and provide encoder emulation outputs because both signals share the
same pins on Connector X5. If you are using encoder emulation on a given axis, the
encoder input for gearing will either be 0 to 24 VDC (Connector X3) or sine encoder
levels (Connector X1).
There are frequency limitations on each voltage level. As this time, 0 to 5 V signals
are limited to 1 MHz. The 0 to 24 VDC signals are limited to 100 kHz. Older drives
(those that have serial numbers below 220,000), are limited to 10 kHz. The sine
encoder signals are limited to 125 kHz.
Encoder Formats
The SERVOSTAR S600 supports three formats for the electronic gearing input. If you are using a
digital (non-sine) encoder, you can choose between digital quadrature format and step/direction
format. If you are using a sine encoder, you must use the sine encoder format.
• Digital Quadrature Format
Digital quadrature format is a 2-bit Gray code. There are two channels, identified as
Channels A and B. Both channels produce square waves (one shifted 90°from the
other). This is shown in Figure 7. The digital quadrature format can be used for 0 to 5
VDC inputs and for 0 to 24 VDC inputs.
A
B
5V
0
5V
0
Figure 7: Digital Quadrature Encoder Format
• Step/Direction Format
Step/direction format uses one channel for input pulses and the other to indicate
direction. When the direction line changes state, the input command reverses direction.
This is shown in Figure 8. The step/direction format is used for 0 to 5 VDC inputs and
for 0 to 24 VDC inputs.

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Figure 8: Step/Direction Encoder Format
Some encoders provide a single channel output. If you are using such an encoder, use
the step/direction format. Connect the output channel to the step input and tie the
direction channel either high or low, as is appropriate for the application requirements.
• Sine Encoder Format
Sine encoders provide two channels in quadrature. This is similar to the digital-
quadrature signals except the sine-encoder signals are continuous rather than being
limited to two discrete values. This allows the sine-encoder format to provide much
greater resolution, as shown in Figure 9. The sine encoder format is only used with the
sine-encoder inputs. The sine encoder format for the gearing input is not available when
the drive uses a sine encoder as the primary feedback device.
A
B
0
0
1 V
p-p
1 V
p-p
Figure 9: Sine Encoder Format
Wiring the Encoder
Consult the SERVOSTAR®600 Installation Manual for details on connector pin-out and wiring
practices.

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Multiple Slaves
One master signal can drive many slaves. The limitations are that the master must have the current
available to drive all inputs. Refer to the manufacturer’s information on the encoder to ensure that
sufficient current is available to supply multiple electronically geared drives. If a SERVOSTAR
S600 is being used as the master, it can drive up to 16 slave axes.
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Slave
drive
#1
SERVOSTAR S600
Master
drive
Encoder
emulation
output
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Slave
drive
#2
SERVOSTAR S600
Encoder input
Slave
drive
#3
Figure 10: Multiple Slaves
Sometimes is it desirable to connect electronically-geared drives in a chain. In this configuration, a
single SERVOSTAR S600 is master to one axis and slave to another. This configuration is
supported in the SERVOSTAR S600 if the drives use sine encoders. Because a single
SERVOSTAR S600 cannot have encoder emulation and 0 to 5 VDC encoder input operating
simultaneously, it is not possible to chain drives using the 0 to 5 VDC inputs. Contact customer
support for more information regarding this configuration.
Hardware for Changing the Gear Ratio
If you plan to change the gear ratio in realtime, you must select the source for the input.
• Analog Input (Connector X3)
Using the analog input, you can scale the gear ratio. Usually the range of the gear ratio is
from zero to two times the nominal gear ratio. However, using the analog input offset, you
can shift the range up or down. The analog input is the fastest way to change the gear ratio,
allowing up to 4000 adjustments per second. However, analog inputs are subject to noise.
This is avoided by using a field bus or serial port.
• Field Bus Input
Using the field bus input (PROFIBUS, CAN bus, etc.), you can change the gear ratio
settings to any value. Using a field bus, you can change the gear ratio approximately 50 to
100 times per second.
• Serial Input
Using the serial port, you can change the gear ratio the way you can with a field bus.
However, this method is slow compared to the other alternatives. Typically, you can change
the gear ratio 20 to 30 times per second with the serial port.

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Software Setup
The following section describes the software setup for gearing using the Software User Interface for
the SERVOSTAR S600. The Software User Interface provides a user-friendly graphical interface
and terminal for the setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the SERVOSTAR S600. When
setup is complete, save your settings to the EEPROM. Otherwise, all settings are lost at power
down or during a “COLDSTART.”
Selecting the Operational Mode
From the OPMODE drop-down box in the Amplifier dialog box, select 4. electr. Gearing.
Alternatively, type OPMODE = 4 in the terminal window.
Figure 11: Amplifier Dialog Box: Selecting the Operational Mode, Electronic Gearing

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Selecting the Gearing Mode (GEARMODE)
Select the gearing mode (GEARMODE) based on the hardware used for the encoder input.
Currently, there are six choices:
GEARMODE Encoder Input Voltage Levels and Format
0 Digital quadrature format with 0 to 24 VDC Inputs (Connector X3).
1 Step/direction format with 0 to 24 VDC Inputs (Connector X3).
2 Reserved
3 Digital quadrature format with 0 to 5 VDC Inputs (Connector X5). DO NOT USE
if the drive outputs encoder emulation signals.
4 Step/direction format with 0 to 5 VDC inputs (Connector X5). DO NOT USE if the
drive outputs encoder emulation signals.
5 Reserved
6 Sine encoder (Connector X1). DO NOT USE if a sine encoder is used for the
encoder primary feedback device.
7 SSI format (Connector X5).
You may enter the setting for GEARMODE directly in the Gearing dialog box (Figure 12). See
ascii.chm for details on more advanced settings of GEARMODE.
Figure 12: Selecting the Gearing Mode