motortronics VMX-agility User manual

MOTORTRONICS
TM
Solid State AC Motor Control
REMOTE KEYPAD USER GUIDE
VMX-agility
TM

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Remote Keypad User Guide
Phasetronics Inc. dba Motortronics
1600 Sunshine Drive
Clearwater, Florida 33765
www.motortronics.com
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Network Connection
For a configuration where there is only one VMX-agility unit (one-to-one), the remote and
main unit can be directly cabled. See Diagram below:
ConnectionandOperation
The remote keypad (VMX-AGY-010) can be used to
control, monitor and program up to 32 VMX-agility
soft starters.
The unit is powered from the host VMX-agility and
requires an Ethernet cable for communication
(Modbus RTU).
As the remote keypad acts as the Modbus master,
no additional master units must be placed within the
network. Failure to observe this may lead to erratic
behaviour, network failure and/or equipment
damage.
Keypad power must be enabled
on the VMX-agility starter (see below)
Enabling Keypad Power: Scroll to DEVICE menu → KEYPAD menu → KEYPAD PWR = ON

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For multiple base units connected to the keypad, the use of SGY-011, CBL-036 and CBL-
035 (terminator) is highly recommended. See diagram below.
Operation
Once connected to the VMX-agility host unit/s, menu structures and programming are the
same as detailed in the VMX-agility manuals MAN-AGY-007 and MAN-AGY-011 (both may be
downloaded from www.motortronics.com).
However, specific steps must be taken to connect the Remote Keypad to one or more VMX-
agility host units.
Initial Power-Up
If the host VMX-agility unit/s and the remote keypad have the default Modbus transmission
parameters set, and the host unit is powered and has Keypad power set to ‘on’, the keypad
will automatically communicate with the host. The following status screen will be seen:
ConnectionandOperation(continued)
SGY-
Close Jumper S6
(supplies power to VMX-AGY-010)
CBL-036
CBL-035
(last unit only)
Enable keypad
power
on this unit
only
Status of connected host
Control method
(Local, Remote, Modbus)
Modbus address
of connected unit
Navigation Wizard
(displays ‘active’ keys)
Motor Overload level
The VMX-agility units must have: a unique Modbus address on each unit and
identical Parity/Baud rate values on each unit
Address = 1
Address = 2
Address = 3

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If any of the Modbus communication parameters are dissimilar on the host unit or remote
keypad, communication will not be established. The keypad will display the following
screen:
By pressing the Right key, the user will be taken directly to the Modbus address selection
menu:
If the selected Modbus address is valid, the status screen is displayed:
Selecting Units To Monitor/Configure
When the Remote Keypad is attached to multiple VMX-agility units on the Modbus network,
the user can switch between each unit by using the following method.
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ConnectionandOperation(continued)
Only Right key is active
May show: Local, Remote or Modbus
Press CENTRE key
Use UP / DOWN
keys to select
address.
Press centre to
confirm
To simplify this selection process, it is recommended that the host VMX-agility units
are configured with consecutive Modbus addresses

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Procedure:
1. Press the ‘Right’ key
2. Address selection screen will be shown
3. Press the ‘Centre’ key. Display will change mode
4. Use ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys to change address to the desired number (VMX-agility address).
Press the ‘Centre’ key to confirm
5. Remote display will return to the Status screen and display the new address.
ConnectionandOperation(continued)
Modbus address
of connected unit

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Mounting
Fix the unit to a flat, vertical surface using the mounting holes in the keypad enclosure.
The orientation of the unit has the ‘TOP’ uppermost.
The location allows adequate front access.
The screen can be viewed
Do not install other equipment that generates significant heat close to the keypad.
Firmware Update
1. Download the latest firmware version from www.motortronics.com and copy the files to
a USB flash drive.
2. Power down the Remote Keypad and insert the USB flash.
3. Power-up the remote Keypad, the update will start automatically
4. When the update is complete (status screen shown), recycle the Remote Keypad power.
Installation
Note: The host units and Keypad must have the same firmware version.

MOTORTRONICS
TM
Solid State AC Motor Control
VMX-AGY-RKUG - 07/25/18
REMOTE KEYPAD USER GUIDE
Phasetronics, Inc. dba Motortronics
1600 Sunshine Drive
Clearwater, Florida 33765
USA
Tel: [phone] or 888.767.7792
Fax: [phone] or 800.548.4104
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www.motortronics.com
VMX-agility
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