Magnetek IMPULSE Link 5 User manual

IMPULSE®•Link 5
Viewer and Professional
User Manual
April 2020
Part Number: 144-18171 R2
© Copyright 2020 Magnetek

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................................2
Preface and Safety....................................................................................................................................................4
Product Safety Information.....................................................................................................................................4
Product Warranty Information.................................................................................................................................4
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE Statements ....................................................................................5
Disposal requirements for waste and electronic equipment:..............................................................................5
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Overview..........................................................................................................................................................6
1.2. Professional Kit Contents ................................................................................................................................7
1.3. Wireless Diagnostic System (WDS) Option.....................................................................................................7
1.4. Industrial Communication Options...................................................................................................................7
1.5. System Requirements .....................................................................................................................................7
2. Installation Notes..............................................................................................................................................8
3. QUICK START: Viewer and Professional .......................................................................................................9
4. Common Navigation...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. File Tab......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2. Parameters/DataLogger Tab........................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.1. Parameter Tab....................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2. DataLogger Tab..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3. Parameter File Display ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.1. Parameter Value Text Color.................................................................................................................. 14
4.4. Workspace.................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.1. DataLogger Parameter File Sets........................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2. Events.................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4.3. Trends.................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.4. Runs....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.5. Alarms.................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.6. Faults..................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5. Trend Analysis.............................................................................................................................................. 20
4.5.1. Trend Navigation ................................................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2. Trend File Information............................................................................................................................ 20
4.5.3. Signal Name Select............................................................................................................................... 21
4.5.4. Mouse Tooltips ...................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.5. Signal Names –Analog......................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.6. Signal Names –Digital .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.5.7. Time....................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.5.8. Trackball ................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.5.9. Scrollbar Navigation............................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.10. Sliding the Scrollbar............................................................................................................................. 24
4.5.11. Zoom.................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.6. Printing.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6.1. Parameter Data ..................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6.2. Events.................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.6.3. Trends.................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.7. Help Tab ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
5. Professional Features ................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1. Start Screen.................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.2. Communications........................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.1. Find Drives............................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2.2. Drive Monitor.......................................................................................................................................... 35

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5.2.3. OmniPulse DDC Series 2 & MagnePulse DMC Series 2 Flash Utility .................................................. 36
6. DataLogger Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 37
6.1. Updating DataLogger Series 4 Firmware..................................................................................................... 37
7. Software Updates........................................................................................................................................... 38
Appendices ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Appendix A: Wiring for Wireless Diagnostic System Base Unit ......................................................................... 41
Appendix B: Wiring for Wireless Diagnostic System Remote Unit..................................................................... 42
Appendix C: Drive to PC Serial Wiring ............................................................................................................... 46
Service Contact Information
For questions regarding service or technical information contact:
1-866-MAG-SERV
(1-866-624-7378)
Company Information
Magnetek Material Handling
N49 W13650 Campbell Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Telephone: [phone]
Website: www.magnetekmh.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
Fax Numbers:
Main: 800-298-3503
Sales: 262-783-3510
Service: 262-783-3508
Magnetek, Inc. has additional satellite locations for Canada and the United States. For more information, please
visit http://www.magnetek.com.
© 2020 MAGNETEK
All rights reserved. This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product, including, but not
limited to, this manual and software embodied within the product. This manual is intended for the sole use of the
person(s) to whom it was provided, and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is
strictly forbidden. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the
expressed written permission of MAGNETEK.

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Preface and Safety
© 2020 MAGNETEK
All rights reserved. This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product, including, but not
limited to, this manual. This manual is intended for the sole use of the persons to whom it was provided, and any
unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is strictly forbidden. This manual may not be
reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the expressed written permission of Magnetek.
IMPULSE®•Link 5 software is copyrighted by Magnetek. All rights reserved.
Product Safety Information
Magnetek, Inc. (Magnetek) offers a broad range of radio remote control products, control products and adjustable
frequency drives, industrial braking systems, and power delivery products for material handling applications. This
manual has been prepared by Magnetek to provide information and recommendations for the installation, use,
operation and service of Magnetek’s material handling products and systems (Magnetek Products). Anyone who
uses, operates, maintains, services, installs or owns Magnetek products should know, understand and follow the
instructions and safety recommendations in this manual for Magnetek products.
The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to
cranes, hoists, lifting devices or other equipment which use or include Magnetek products:
•Instructions, manuals, and safety warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where the Magnetek
Products are used,
•Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of the facilities where the Magnetek
Products are being used,
•Regulations issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA),
•Applicable local, state, provincial, or federal codes, ordinances, standards and requirements, or
•Safety standards and practices for the industries in which Magnetek Products are used.
This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these manufacturers or
any of the other requirements listed above. It is the responsibility of the owners, users and operators of the Magnetek
Products to know, understand and follow all these requirements. It is the responsibility of the employer to make its
employees aware of all the above listed requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained.
No one should use Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements and
the instructions and safety recommendations for this manual.
Product Warranty Information
For information on Magnetek’s product warranties by product type, please visit the Material Handling site at
www.magnetekmh.com.

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DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE Statements
Read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or servicing this product.
The following conventions indicate safety messages in this manual. Failure to heed these messages could cause
fatal injury or damage products and related equipment and systems.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTE: A NOTE statement is used to notify people of installation, operation, programming, or
maintenance information that is important, but not hazard-related.
WARNING
Failure to observe these and other precautions indicated in this manual will expose the user to high voltages,
resulting in serious injury or death. Damage to equipment may also occur.
•Read this user manual in its entirety before installing IMPULSE•Link 5 software.
•DO NOT connect or disconnect wiring or perform signal checks while the electrical power is ON.
•Improper programming of a drive with this software can lead to unexpected, undesirable, or unsafe operation or
performance of the drive.
DISCLAIMERS: No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Moreover, Magnetek is constantly improving its high-quality product; therefore, the information contained in this
manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document.
Nevertheless, Magnetek assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
DISPOSAL STATEMENT:
Disposal requirements for waste and electronic equipment:
NOTICE:
Electrical and electronic equipment can contain harmful substances that can affect the environment and human
health.
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment): The symbol for the separated disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment is a crossed-out waste bin on wheels (Directive 2002/96/EC waste and Electrical
Equipment).
You must not dispose any electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol (battery-operated electrical
appliances, measurement equipment, light bulbs, etc.) in the domestic waste but dispose of those separately.
Always use the waste return and collection systems locally available and contribute to the reuse, recycling and all
other forms of use for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
IMPULSE•Link 5 (IL5) is a Windows®based software package to assist users in the setup and maintenance of
Magnetek AC and DC drives. The software is available for free in a read-only mode called “Viewer.”. Advanced
features can be unlocked in the Professional version by purchasing a USB software licensing dongle.
The free Viewer version of IMPULSE•Link 5 interacts with the DataLogger Series 4 (DLS4) keypad.
Through a USB connection from a DLS4 to a host computer, a user can:
•View stored drive parameters
•See Run, Alarm, and Fault history
•View recorded trend data
•Open IL4.1 and IL5 Parameter files of type .par and .parx
The Professional version offers the above and much more:
•Find drives over wireless, industrial communications (such as Ethernet), and hardwired serial COM ports
•Read and write drive parameters
•Monitor real-time Run status, Alarms, and Faults on multiple drives at the same time
The Professional version retains the Communication Profiles of each discovered drive, allowing users to easily
read and write to drives.
IMPULSE•Link 5 Version Differences
Feature
IL5 Viewer
IL5 Professional
Wireless Connection
×
Industrial Comms (e.g. Ethernet) Connection
×
Serial (Wired) Connection
×
Drive Discovery
×
Create & Modify Parameters
×
Live Monitoring & Datalogging
×
View Parameters
×
×
Save Parameters
×
×
Compare Parameters
×
×
View Event Files
×
×
View Trend Files
×
×
Communication profiles are automatically created and saved for the user using the Find Drives button with
IL5 Professional. Users can execute a read or write immediately after using Find Drives the first time.

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1.2. Professional Kit Contents
1.3. Wireless Diagnostic System (WDS) Option
An optional WDS hardware system is available to connect drives wirelessly, but not required. WDS
allows up to 31 drives to connect to a single Remote Unit. Multiple Remote Units can connect to a
single Base Unit.
1.4. Industrial Communication Options
IL5 Professional can connect with available IMPULSE Series 4 and G+ Mini Ethernet option cards.
1.5. System Requirements
•1.5 GHz processor or better
•2 GB RAM (minimum); 4 GB (recommended)
•Minimum of 300 MB free hard-disk space available
•Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 operating system
•32-bit or 64-bit
•Available USB port
IMPULSE Link 5 Professional Kit (IL5-PRO-KIT)
Part Number
IL5 Software Installer USB Flash Drive
IL5-SOFTWARE-USB
Unikey USB Software Licensing Key
IL5-PRO-KEY
Series 4/Series 3/G+ Mini: RJ45-to-Serial Adapter
CABLE-RJ45-DB9F
Series 4/Series 3/G+ Mini: Serial-to-USB Adapter (Keyspan)
ADAPTER-DB9M-USBA
DDC-S2 / DMC-S2: USB Cable
CABLE-USBA-USBMICROB
DDC-S1 / DMC-S1: DB9-to-Terminal Block Cable
CABLE-TB-DB9F
DSD: RJ12-toRJ12 PDCU Cable
CABLE-RJ12-RJ12
DSD: RJ12-to-DB9F Adapter
ADAPTER-RJ12-DB9F
Wireless Diagnostics System (WDS)
Part Number
Base Unit
WDS-BASE
Remote Unit (AC Input)
WDS-REMOTE-AC
Remote Unit (DC Input)
WDS-REMOTE-DC
Industrial Communication Option Cards
Part Number
EtherNet/IP
SI-EN3
EtherNet/IP (Dual-Port)
SI-EN3D
Modbus TCP/IP
SI-EM3
Modbus TCP/IP (Dual-Port)
SI-EM3D
PROFINET
SI-EP3

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2. Installation Notes
The IMPULSE•Link 5 installer is located on the USB flash drive that comes with the DataLogger Series 4 kit and
with the IL5 Professional kit. It is also available for download on the Magnetek Material Handling website:
http://www.magnetek.com/en/Material%20Handling/Downloads.aspx.
NOTE: Administrative privileges are required to install and/or update the software. Please make sure to
log onto an administrator account before installation.
To install IMPULSE•Link 5 on a PC:
1. Insert the IL5 installer flash drive into a USB port on a PC and run ImpulseLink5_Install.exe.
2. When complete, IMPULSE•Link 5 will automatically launch.
3. To enable IL5 Professional, insert the Unikey dongle into a USB port on the PC.
4. Connect the drive to your PC using the proper cable(s) provided (refer to the Appendix C).
A Windows Security warning may pop up during the initial installation, with the message that IMPULSE•Link 5
would like to install device drivers.
Figure 1: Windows Security Warning
The driver software is for the DataLogger Series 4. It is not required for installing or running IMPULSE•Link 5
Viewer or Professional; however, failure to install the driver will result in not being able to update the DataLogger.
NOTE: To ensure full functionality, select “Install” and proceed with the installation.

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3. QUICK START: Viewer and Professional
Using Professional:
1. Click the Find Drives button.
2. Check desired scan type boxes located on the right side of your screen.
3. Click Start (Communication Profiles will be automatically created upon discovery).
NOTE: The Find Drives scanner will continue to run for 15 minutes for Scan COM ports and Scan WDS, or
until a user clicks the Stop button. The Find Drives scanner must be stopped before monitoring.
4. Click Stop after desired drives appear.
5. Click the Drive Monitor button.
6. Select drive(s) and click Start to see Monitors.
Welcome screen buttons (Home)
2
2
2
3
4
5
1

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Using DataLogger Series 4:
Step 1. Connect DataLogger (DLS4) to PC serial port using P/N: CABLE-USBA-USBMICROB.
Step 2. Select a file under Drive Workspace to view parameters, events, and trends.
Supported Drives
IMPULSE•Link 5 supports these Magnetek drives:
•IMPULSE®•G+/VG+ Series 3 & Series 4
•IMPULSE®•G+ Mini
•IMPULSE®•D+ HHP
•OmniPulse®DDC Series 1
•OmniPulse®DDC Series 2 (includes built-in *Ethernet port)
•OmniPulse®DSD
•MagnePulse®DMC Series 1
•MagnePulse®DMC Series 2
*DDC-S2 Ethernet compatibility requires firmware 44301 or above
Use the included Keyspan adapter for serial connections to drives over a USB COM port. Ethernet
communication requires installation of a separate EtherNet/IP option card on IMPULSE drives.