Oriental motor AR Series User manual

HM-60219-4
Data Setter 
 Series
Built-in Controller Type
OPERATING MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
This manual describes product handling procedures and safety precautions.
•Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
•Always keep the manual where it is readily available.

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Table of contents
1 Safety precautions ............................... 3
2 Introduction ......................................... 4
3 Preparation ........................................... 5
3.1 Checking the product .........................................5
3.2 Names and functions of parts ..........................5
3.3 How to read the display .....................................6
3.4 How to read the LED indicators.......................6
3.5 Types of operation modes ................................6
3.6 Basic operations of the  ....................7
3.7 Edit lock function..................................................8
3.8 Rewriting the drivers non-volatile
memory....................................................................9
4 Installation and connection of the
 ...............................................10
4.1 Location for installation .................................. 10
4.2 Installation method .......................................... 10
4.3 Connecting to the driver ................................ 11
4.4 Error display on  screen ................. 11
5 Screen transitions ..............................12
6 Monitor mode .....................................18
6.1 Overview of the monitor mode ................... 18
6.2 Operation in the monitor mode .................. 18
6.3 Monitor items ..................................................... 19
7 Data mode ..........................................24
7.1 Operation in the data mode .......................... 24
7.2 Setting items ....................................................... 25
7.3 Setting example ................................................. 26
7.4 Initialization of the selected operation
data ......................................................................... 27
7.5 Initialization of all operation data ............... 27
8 Parameter mode .................................28
8.1 Operation in the parameter mode .............. 28
8.2 Setting example ................................................. 29
8.3 Parameter list ...................................................... 30
8.4 Initializing parameters ..................................... 37
9 Test mode ............................................38
9.1 Overview of the test mode ............................ 38
9.2 Operation in the test mode ........................... 39
9.3 Direct I/O test ...................................................... 39
9.4 JOG operation .....................................................40
9.5 Data select operation ....................................... 41
9.6 Return-to-home operation ............................41
9.7 Presetting the position .................................... 41
9.8 Teaching ............................................................... 42
10 Copy mode ..........................................43
10.1 Overview of the copy mode .......................... 43
10.2 Operation in the copy mode ......................... 43
10.3 Downloading to the driver ............................ 44
10.4 Uploading to the  
10.5 Verifying data ...................................................... 45
10.6 Initializing driver data ...................................... 46

Safety precautions
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1 Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other
personnel through safe, correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully
understanding these instructions.
Also read the "Safety precautions" sections in the operating manuals that came with the product you are
combining with the .
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a "Warning"
symbol may result in serious injury or death.
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a "Caution"
symbol may result in injury or property damage.
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the user
should observe to ensure safe use of the product.
General
•Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the presence of ammable gases,
locations subjected to splashing water, or near combustibles. Doing so may result in re, electric shock
or injury.
•Assign qualied personnel the task of installing, wiring, operating/controlling, inspecting and
troubleshooting the product. Failure to do so may result in re, electric shock or injury.
•When the drivers protection function is triggered, rst remove the cause and then clear the protection
function. Continuing the operation without removing the cause of the problem may cause malfunction
of the motor and driver, leading to injury or damage to equipment.
Repair, disassembly and modication
•Do not disassemble or modify the data setter. This may cause electric shock or injury. Refer all such
internal inspections and repairs to the branch or sales oce from which you purchased the product.
General
•Do not use the motor and driver beyond their specications, or electric shock, injury or damage to
equipment may result.
Operation
•Provide an emergency stop device or emergency stop circuit external to the equipment so that the
entire equipment will operate safely in the event of a system failure or malfunction. Failure to do so may
result in injury.
Disposal
•To dispose of the data setter, disassemble it into parts and components as much as possible and dispose
of individual parts/components as industrial waste.

Introduction
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2 Introduction
Only qualied personnel should work with the product. Use the product correctly after thoroughly
reading the section "1 Safety precautions" on p.3.
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured for use in general industrial
machinery, and must not be used for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any
damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
Overview of the product
The  is a data setter that lets you set operating data and parameters, perform monitoring, etc.
So that the  is used correctly and safely, thoroughly read the " Series FLEX Built-in Controller
type USER MANUAL" and understand the basic operating procedures and other details of the driver.
Features of 
The  can be used to save data in addition to setting of operation data and parameters.
There are four destinations (data banks) to save data.
OPX-2A
Data bank 1
Data bank 0
Data bank 2
Data bank 3
Driver
Driver
Set operation data and
parameters.
Up to 4 sets of operation data
and parameters can be saved.
Copy one set
to the driver.
The  can be used for the following purposes:
•Set driver operation data and parameters
•Monitor the operating status of the motor
•The data and parameters set in the driver can be saved to the .
•The data and parameters saved in the  can be copied to another driver connected to the
.
Specications
Connection Mini DIN, 8 pins
External dimensions 96(W)×72(H)×21.5(D) mm
[3.78 (W)×2.83 (H)×0.85 (D) in.]
Cable length 5 m (16.4 ft.)
Mass 0.25 kg (8.8 oz)
Hazardous substances
The products do not contain the substances exceeding the restriction values of RoHS Directive.
(2011/65/EU)

Preparation
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3 Preparation
This chapter explains the items you should know before using the .
3.1 Checking the product
Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or
sales oce from which you purchased the product.
•Data setter  ........................................... 1 unit
•OPERATING MANUAL (CD-ROM) ....................1 pc.
•Information ............................................................ 1 copy
3.2 Names and functions of parts
Display
This area shows the motor position,
operation data, parameters, alarms, etc.
LED indicators
These LED indicators are used to indicate
the operation mode of the OPX-2A and
the driver status.
Use this button to select data or change
the displayed item or move to the lower
level.
Use this button to change the operation
mode or move to the upper level.
Use these buttons to change the selected item or set data and parameters.
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the value
or change the selected item.
Use these buttons to navigate through each data
or parameter to a desired digit.
Notation
In this manual, keys are denoted by symbols, such as .
In gures, a simplied illustration of the display and LED indicators is used, as shown below.

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3.3 How to read the display
The display consists of 7-segment LEDs. (The number "5" and alphabet "S" are the same.)
1234567890
A
• Numbers
+ -
• Signs
• Alphabets
B C D E F G H I J K L
M N O P Q R S T U V W Y
3.4 How to read the LED indicators
When the operation mode is changed or an alarm or warning generates, a corresponding LED will be lit.
While the motor is operating or the edit lock function is enabled, the condition is also indicated by the
illumination of a corresponding LED.
Lit in the copy mode
Lit in the test modeLit in the parameter mode
Lit in the data mode
Lit in the monitor mode
Lit when an alarm is present
Lit when a warning is present
Lit while the motor is operating Not used
Lit when the edit lock function is
enabled
Not used
Not used
3.5 Types of operation modes
The  has multiple operation modes. The
operation mode will change every time the key is
pressed. The display starts in the monitor mode when the
power is turned on.
When the operation mode is changed, the LED indicator
corresponding to the previous mode will turn o and the
one corresponding to the new mode will be lit. Identify
the current operation mode based on the LED indicator
currently lit.
Monitor mode
(MON)
Copy mode
(COPY)
Test mode
(TEST) Parameter mode
(PAR)
Data mode
(DATA)
The mode changes
every time the key
is pressed.

Preparation
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3.6 Basic operations of the 
Use the six keys to set data and operate the motor.
Operation ow
The  is operated according to the ow shown below.
Level 2: Item selection screen Level 3Level 1: Top screen in each mode
12
3
4
toUse
navigate through
the modes.
to moveUse
to the upper level.
to moveUse
to the lower level.
toUse
move to the
previous item.
toUse
move to the
next item.
1. Use the key to select a desired operation mode appropriate for your intended operation.
Example: If you want to use a function in the test mode, press the key to select the test mode
(indicated by a lit "TEST" LED). The top screen of the test mode is displayed.
2. Press the key to move to the lower level.
3. Use the keys to select a desired item.
4. To move to the lower level, press the key. To return to the previous level, press the key.
As explained above, use the key to navigate through the levels and use the keys to select
a desired item. This is the basic operation ow.
Note If the key on the  is pressed while internal processing is being performed, the top
screen will not change to any of its sub-screens and "mEm-bUSY" will be shown on the display. Be
sure to wait until all internal processing is completed, before pressing the key.

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How to input values
As an example, how to change "+30" to "−100" is explained.
Basic operations
•Use the keys to increase/decrease the value or change the sign.
Use the keys to move to the digit you want to edit.
•If positive and negative values are dierentiated, each value is preceded by a sign.
•You can edit the digit currently blinking.
1. First, change the 10s place from "3" to "0".
Press the key once to move to the 10s digit you want to edit.
Confirmed
Once
or
3 times
Once
Once
Once
Once
2. Press the key three times to change the value to "0".
3. Next, change the 100s place from "0" to "1".
Press the key once to move to the 100s digit you want to edit.
4. Press the key to change the value to "1".
5. Next, change the sign.
Press the key once to move to the sign digit you want to edit.
6. Press the or key once to change the sign to "−".
7. After all digits have been changed, press the key to conrm the
value.
All digits comprising the value blink for approx. 2 seconds.
Note If the value you have input is outside the setting range, "Error" will be displayed for 1 second.
If this error display appears, input a dierent value that falls within the setting range.
3.7 Edit lock function
Enable the edit lock function if you want to prevent operation data and parameters from being edited
or cleared. Operation data and parameters cannot be changed or deleted while the edit lock function is
enabled.
•Setting the edit lock function
In the top screen of each operation mode, press the key for at least
5 seconds.
The display will show "LocK" and the edit lock function will be enabled.
The "LOCK" LED in the LED indicator area will also be lit.
"LOCK" lit
•Canceling the edit lock function
Again in the top screen of each operation mode, press the key for at
least 5 seconds.
The display will show "UnLocK" and the edit lock function will be cancelled.
The "LOCK" LED in the LED indicator area will turn o.

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3.8 Rewriting the drivers non-volatile memory
Operation data and parameters are saved to the drivers non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory
can be rewritten approx. 100,000 times. The non-volatile memory will be rewritten after one of the
following operations is performed:
•Edit any operation data or parameter
•Download data from the  to the driver
•Initialize driver operation data and parameters

Installation and connection of the OPX-2A
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4 Installation and connection of the

4.1 Location for installation
The  is designed and manufactured for installation in equipment. Install it in a well-ventilated
location that provides easy access for inspection. The location must also satisfy the following conditions:
•Inside an enclosure that is installed indoors (provide vent holes)
•Operating ambient temperature 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) (non-freezing)
•Operating ambient humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
•Area that is free of explosive atmosphere or toxic gas (such as sulfuric gas) or liquid
•Area not exposed to direct sun
•Area free of excessive amount of dust, iron particles or the like
•Area not subject to splashing water (rain, water droplets), oil (oil droplets) or other liquids
•Area free of excessive salt
•Area not subject to continuous vibration or excessive shocks
•Area free of excessive electromagnetic noise (from welders, power machinery, etc.)
•Area free of radioactive materials, magnetic elds or vacuum
•1000 m (3300 ft.) or less above sea level
4.2 Installation method
Using a metal plate of 1 to 3 mm (0.04 to 0.12 in.) in thickness, insert the  into the mounting hole
from the front side and securely ax the .
92+0.8
0 (3.62 )
+0.031
0
68+0.7
0
(2.68 )
+0.028 0
• Dimension of mounting hole [mm (in.)]
Removing method
Press all of the four hooks provided on top and bottom of the .
In this condition, press the  forward to release. Hook

Installation and connection of the OPX-2A
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4.3 Connecting to the driver
Plug the connector attached to the end of the 
cable into the data edit connector on the driver, and then
turn on the power to the driver.
* Illustration shows ARD-KD.
Data edit
connector
Driver
Note
•When operation data and parameters are set on the , they will be stored in the driver.
Once stored in the driver, the data will not be cleared even after the  is disconnected
from the driver.
•Turning on the power to the driver will also turn on the power to the . Turning o the
driver power will turn o the  power.
•Turn o the driver power before connecting or disconnecting the  cable.
4.4 Error display on  screen
The following error message is displayed on the  screen.
Error display Description Remedial action
A communication error occurred
between the  and driver.
•Check if the  is connected securely.
•Check if the  cable is disconnected or
damaged.
•The  or the communication part of the
driver may have damaged. Contact your nearest
Oriental Motor sales oce.

Screen transitions
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5 Screen transitions
Command speed
Operation number
Selected number
Command position
Warning
Direct I/O monitor
Top screen of the
monitor mode
Top screen at power on
Input monitor
Sensor monitor
Output monitor
Warning record 1
(latest)
Warning record 10
(oldest)
Clear warning
records
Alarm
Alarm record 1
(latest)
Alarm record 10
(oldest)
Alarm reset
Absolute position
error alarm reset
Clear alarm records
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)

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Note
•There are the following restrictions while the edit lock function is eective.
• Data mode, parameter mode: Although they are displayed on the screen, they are unable to operate.
• Clearing the alarm and warning records, clear data, position preset, teaching, copy mode: They are not
displayed on the screen.
•When the HMI input is OFF, you can operate all functions of the monitor mode, uploading and verication
of the copy mode, and viewing of the parameter mode.
Operation data
No.0
Operation data
No.63
Top screen of the
data mode to Parameter mode
Positioning mode
Position
Operating speed
Operating mode
Dwell time
Sequential
positioning
Acceleration
Deceleration
Clear data Clear
Single
Push-motion
Link
Push current
Link2
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data is
in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data is
in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data is
in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data is
in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
Writing of data is in progress
(blinking display)
Numerical entry
In the lower level except the top screen, press
key to return to the previous level.the
- - - Broken line indicates that data writing cannot be executed
when internal processing is in progress via RS-485 communication.
key is pressed."mEm-bUSy" is displayed even when the

Screen transitions
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Top screen of the
parameter mode Top screen of
the test mode
Direct I/O test
JOG operation
Data select
operation
Input test
Sensor test
Output test
Output test
Operation is in
progress
Operation data No.
selection 0
Operation data No.
selection 63
Perform positioning
operation Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Perform positioning
operation
Writing of data is
in progress
(blinking display)
Parameter selection
(Example: Electronic
gear A)
Parameter setting

Screen transitions
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to Copy mode
Return-to-home
operation
Operation data No.
selection 0
Operation data No.
selection 63
Position preset
Teaching
Perform position
preset
Perform teaching
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is
in progress
(blinking display)
Perform return-to-
home operation
Writing of data
is in progress
(blinking display)
Writing of data
is in progress
(blinking display)
In the lower level except the top screen, press
key to return to the previous level.the
- - - Broken line indicates that data writing cannot be executed
when internal processing is in progress via RS-485 communication.
key is pressed."mEm-bUSy" is displayed even when the

Screen transitions
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a
Top screen of
the copy mode
Download
Data bank selection 0
Upload
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Data bank selection 3
Data bank selection 2
Data bank selection 1
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Data bank selection 0 Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Data bank selection 3 Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Data bank selection 2 Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Data bank selection 1 Processing is in progress
(blinking display)

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to Monitor mode
Verification
Initialization
Data bank selection 0
Data bank selection 3
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Processing is in progress
(blinking display)
Verification result: Matched
Verification result: Unmatched
Data bank selection 2
Data bank selection 1
Initialize operation data
Initialize all data
Initialize parameters
In the lower level except the top screen, press the key to
return to the previous level.
- - - Broken line indicates that data writing cannot be executed
when internal processing is in progress via RS-485 communication.
key is pressed."mEm-bUSy" is displayed even when the

Monitor mode
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6 Monitor mode
6.1 Overview of the monitor mode
•Monitoring the operating status
You can monitor the motor speed, command position, operation data number corresponding to the
current operation, and operation data number currently selected in real time.
•Checking alarms/warnings, clearing alarm/warning records, and resetting alarms
•If an alarm or warning generates, a corresponding alarm code or warning code will be displayed. You
can check the code to identify the details of the alarm/warning.
•Up to ten most recent alarms/warnings can be displayed, starting from the latest one. You can also clear
alarm/warning records.
•You can reset the alarms currently present.
•Checking I/O signals
You can check the ON/OFF status of each I/O signal of the driver.
6.2 Operation in the monitor mode
1. Use the key to select the monitor mode.
2. Press the key in the top screen of the monitor mode.
3. Use the keys to select the item you want to monitor.
Speed
Operation number
Selected number
Command position
Warning
Direct I/O monitor
Alarm
Top screen of the
monitor mode

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6.3 Monitor items
Motor speed
You can check the command speed of the motor (unit: r/min).
While the motor is rotating in the CCW direction, "−" is shown in front of the displayed value. If the speed
is indicated by an absolute value, no sign is shown to indicate the rotating direction. You can select the
value display format using the "display mode of the data setter speed" parameter [ID: 480].
Command position
You can check the command position of the motor with reference to the home position.
If a resolution is set, an appropriate value based on the resolution is shown as steps.
Operation number
You can check the operation data number corresponding to the data used in the current positioning
operation.
Selected number
You can check the operation data number currently selected.
Alarm
When an alarm generates, a corresponding alarm code will be displayed.
You can also reset alarms or check and clear alarm records.
Alarm record 1 (latest)
Alarm record 10
(oldest)
Alarm reset
Clear alarm records
Alarm is being reset
(blinking display)
Alarm is being reset
(blinking display)
Alarm records are being
cleared (blinking display)
Alarm record 2
Present alarm
Absolute position error
alarm reset
* If operations are limited by the edit lock function, the screen text in gray is not shown.
Note
•Do not turn o the driver power while an alarm is being reset or alarm records are being cleared
(=while the display is blinking). Doing so may damage the data.
•Some alarms cannot be reset on the . Check by the following table. To reset these
alarms, you must cycle the driver power.

Monitor mode
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Alarm code list
Code Alarm name Resetting on the  Number of times the
drivers ALARM LED blinks
10 Excessive position deviation
Possible 4
12 Excessive position deviation
during current OFF
20 Overcurrent *1 Not possible 5
21 Main circuit overheat Possible 2
22 Overvoltage ARD-KD: Possible
ARD-AD, ARD-CD: Not possible 3
23 Main power o *1
Possible25 Undervoltage
27 Backup battery undervoltage 7
28 Sensor error
Not possible
8
29 CPU peripheral circuit error 9
2D Main circuit output error *1 5
30 Overload Possible 2
31 Overspeed
33 Absolute position error Possible *2 7
34 Command pulse error Possible 2
41 EEPROM error
Not possible
9
42 Initial sensor error
843 Initial rotor rotation error
45 Motor combination error
4A Return-to-home incomplete Possible 7
51 Regeneration unit overheat *1 Not possible 2
60 ±LS both sides active
Possible
7
61 Reverse limit sensor connection
62 Home seeking error
63 No HOMES
64 TIM, Z, SLIT input error
66 Overtravel
67 Software overtravel
6A Home seeking oset error
70 Invalid operation data
71 Electronic gear setting error Not possible
72 Wrap setting error
81 Network bus error Possible
83 Communication switch setting
error Not possible
84 RS-485 communication error
Possible85 RS-485 communication timeout
8E Network converter error
F0 CPU error Not possible Lit
*1 ARD-AD and ARD-CD only.
*2 This alarm cannot be released by the "alarm reset (AL-rSt)." Release the alarm by the "absolute position error alarm
reset (AL33-rSt)."