Oriental motor AR Series User manual

HM-40068-3
Data Setter OPX-2A
<AR Series>
OPERATING MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
This Operating 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.

Table of contents
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1Safety precautions ............................. 3
2Introduction ........................................ 4
3Preparation......................................... 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 .........................7
3.6 Edit lock function .......................................7
3.7 Basic operations of the OPX-2A................8
3.8 Rewriting the driver’s EEPROM ................9
4Installation and connection of the
OPX-2A............................................ 10
4.1 Location for installation............................10
4.2 Installation method ..................................10
4.3 Connecting to the driver ..........................11
5Screen transitions ............................ 12
6Monitor mode ................................... 14
6.1 What you can do in the monitor mode.....14
6.2 Operation in the monitor mode................14
6.3 Monitored items.......................................15
7Parameter mode...............................19
7.1 Types of parameters ...............................19
7.2 Operation in the parameter mode ...........20
7.3 Setting example ......................................21
7.4 Description of application parameters .....22
7.5 Description of system parameters...........30
7.6 Initializing parameters .............................31
8Test mode.........................................32
8.1 What you can do in the test mode...........32
8.2 Operation in the test mode...................... 32
8.3 I/O test .................................................... 33
8.4 JOG operation.........................................34
8.5 Return to electrical home operation ........34
8.6 Electrical home reset ..............................35
9Copy mode .......................................36
9.1 What you can do in the copy mode......... 36
9.2 Operation in the copy mode .................... 36
9.3 Downloading to the driver .......................38
9.4 Uploading to the OPX-2A........................ 39
9.5 Verifying parameters ...............................40
9.6 Initializing driver parameters ...................41

1 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 OPX-2A.
Warning
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a
“Warning” symbol may result in serious injury or death.
Caution
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a
“Caution” symbol may result in injury or property damage.
Note
Note
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the
user should observe to ensure safe use of the product.
Warning
General
• Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the presence of flammable gases,
locations subjected to splashing water, or near combustibles. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock
or injury.
• Assign qualified personnel the task of installing, wiring, operating/controlling, inspecting and
troubleshooting the product. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
• When the driver’s protection function is triggered, first 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 modification
• 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 office from which you purchased the product.
Caution
General
• Do not use the motor, gearhead and driver beyond their specifications, 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.

2 Introduction
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2 Introduction
Only qualified 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.
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Overview of the product
The OPX-2A is a data setter that lets you set parameters, perform monitoring, etc. So that the OPX-2A
is used correctly and safely, thoroughly read the operating manual that came with product you are using
and understand the basic operating procedures and other details of the driver.
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Features of OPX-2A
The OPX-2A can be used not only to set driver parameters, but it also serves as a storage location for
driver data. Driver data is saved in the areas called “data banks”. Four data banks are provided.
OPX-2A
Data bank 1
Data bank 2
Data bank 3
Data bank 4
Drive
r
Driver
Set parameters.
Up to 4 sets of parameters
can be saved.
Copy one set to
the driver.
The OPX-2A can be used for the following purposes:
• Set driver parameters
• Monitor the operating status of the motor
• The parameters set in the driver can be saved to the OPX-2A.
• The parameters saved in OPX-2A can be copied to another driver connected to the OPX-2A.
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Applicable products
• ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S (AR series AC power supply input driver)
• ARD-K (AR series DC power supply input driver)
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Specifications
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)
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Hazardous substances
RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC 27Jan.2003) compliant

3 Preparation
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3 Preparation
This chapter explains the items you should know before using the data setter OPX-2A.
3.1 Checking the product
Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or
sales office from which you purchased the product.
• Data setter OPX-2A ........................................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,
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.
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Notation
In this manual, keys are denoted by symbols, such as .
In figures, a simplified illustration of the display and LED indicators is used, as shown below.

3 Preparation
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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
BCDEFGHI J
KL MNOPQRS T
UVWY
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 mode
Lit in the parameter mode
Not used in AR series
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

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3.5 Types of operation modes
The OPX-2A 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.
Monitor mode
(MON)
Copy mode
(COPY)
Test mode
(TEST)
Parameter mode
(PAR)
The mode changes
every time the key
is pressed.
When the operation mode is changed, the LED indicator corresponding to the previous mode will turn
off and the one corresponding to the new mode will be lit.
Identify the current operation mode based on the LED indicator currently lit.
3.6 Edit lock function
Enable the edit lock function if you want to prevent parameters from being edited or cleared.
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 off.
"LOCK" unlit

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3.7 Basic operations of the OPX-2A
Use the six keys to set data and operate the motor.
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Operation flow
The OPX-2A is operated according to the flow 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 lower level.
to moveUse
to the upper level.
Use to
move to the
previous item.
Use to
move to the
next item.
①Use 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.
②Press the key to move to the lower level.
③Use the keys to select a desired item.
④To 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 flow.

3 Preparation
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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 differentiated, 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.
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 confirm the value.
All digits comprising the value blink for approx. 2 seconds.
Confirmed
Once
3 times
Once
Once
Once
or
3.8 Rewriting the driver’s EEPROM
Parameters are saved to the driver’s EEPROM. The EEPROM can be rewritten approx. 100,000 times.
The EEPROM will be rewritten after one of the following operations is performed:
• Change any parameter
• Download data from the OPX-2A to the driver
• Initialize driver parameters

4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A
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4 Installation and connection of the
OPX-2A
4.1 Location for installation
The OPX-2A 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 fields 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 OPX-2A into the mounting
hole from the front side and securely affix the OPX-2A.
92
+0.8
0
(3.62 )
+0.031
0
(2.68 )
+0.028 0
68
+0.7 0
•Dimension of mounting hole [mm (in.)]

4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A
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Removing method
Press all of the four hooks provided on top and
bottom of the OPX-2A. In this condition, press
the OPX-2A forward to release.
Hook
4.3 Connecting to the driver
Plug the connector attached to the end of the OPX-2A cable into the communication connector (CN4) on
the driver, and then turn on the power to the driver.
ARD-K
A
RD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S
Communication
connector (CN4)
Communication
connector (CN4)
Note • When parameters are set on the OPX-2A, they will be stored in the driver. Once
stored in the driver, the data will not be cleared even after the OPX-2A is
disconnected from the driver.
• Turning on the power to the driver will also turn on the power to the OPX-2A.
Turning off the driver power will turn off the OPX-2A power.
• Turn off the driver power before connecting or disconnecting the OPX-2A cable.
In the ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S, if 24 VDC power is being supplied, also turn off the
24 VDC power supply.

5 Screen transitions
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5 Screen transitions
Operating current
Data setter
Application parameters
Speed
I/O test
Download
Electronic gear
Speed filter
Position
JOG operation
Upload
Operation setting
Present alarm
Return to electrical
home operation
Verification
System parameters
Parameter mode
Test mode
Copy mode
Monitor mode
To monitor mode
Top screen

5 Screen transitions
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Note The following operations cannot be performed while the edit lock function (p.7) is enabled:
Edit parameters, clear alarm/warning records, reset the electrical home position, perform
operations in the copy mode
To speed
To I/O test
To download
Manual operation
I/O
Return to electrical
home operation
Normal mode
Alarm/warning
Present warning
Electrical home reset
Parameter initialization
Current control mode
I/O monitor
to navigate: Use
through the items.

6 Monitor mode
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6 Monitor mode
6.1 What you can do in the monitor mode
• Monitoring the operating status
You can monitor the speed and position of the motor 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 reset the alarms currently present.
• You can clear alarm/warning records.
• 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.
The display changes to the monitor
mode item screen.
3. Use the keys to select
the item you want to monitor.
Speed
Top screen of the monitor mode
Speed
Position
Present alarm
Present warning
I/O monitor
Use
through the items.
to navigate

6 Monitor mode
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6.3 Monitored items
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Speed
You can check the 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 displayed speed on OPX-2 parameter [APP-8-00] (p.29).
You can also display the motor speed as revolutions of the gear output shaft. For this setting, use the
deceleration rate of speed monitor parameter [APP-8-01] (p.29).
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Position
You can check the current 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.
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Present alarm
When an alarm generates, a corresponding alarm code will be displayed.
You can also reset alarms or check and clear alarm records.
Note Do not turn off 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.
• How to reset an alarm
1. While an alarm is displayed, press the key to move to the lower level.
2. Press the key twice to select the alarm reset screen.
3. Press the key.
The alarm is reset.
Note Some alarms cannot be reset on the OPX-2A. For details, refer to “Alarm code list” on
p.16. To reset these alarms, you must cycle the power.
• How to check an alarm record
You can check up to ten most recent alarms, starting from the latest one.
1. While an alarm is displayed, press the key to move to the lower level.
The latest alarm is displayed.
2. Press the key.
The second latest alarm is displayed.
3. Every time the key is pressed, the next older alarm will be displayed. Use the
keys to select the alarm record you want to check.
• How to clear all alarm records
You can clear all alarm records at once.
1. While an alarm is displayed, press the key to move to the lower level.
2. Press the key and select the alarm record clear screen.
3. Press the key.
All alarm records are cleared.

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Alarm record 1 (latest)
Present alarm
Alarm record 1 (latest)
Alarm record 2
Alarm record 10 (oldest)
Alarm reset
Clear alarm records
Alarm is being reset (blinking display)
Alarm records are being
cleared (blinking display)
to navigateUse
through the items.
∗ If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), the screen text in gray is not shown.
Alarm code list
Code Alarm name Resetting on
the OPX-2A
Number of times the
driver’s ALARM LED blinks
10 Overflow rotation during current on Possible
12 Overflow rotation during current off Possible 4
20 Overcurrent protection∗Not possible 5
21 Overheat protection Possible 2
22 Overvoltage protection Not possible
23 Main power supply error∗Possible
25 Undervoltage Possible
3
28 Sensor error during operation Not possible 8
2D Drive circuit error∗Not possible 5
30 Overload Possible
31 Overspeed Possible
34 Command pulse error Possible
2
41 EEPROM error Not possible 9
42 Initial sensor error Not possible
43 Initial rotor rotation error Not possible
45 Motor combination error Not possible
8
51 Regeneration unit overheat∗Not possible 2
70 Abnormal operation data Possible
71 Electronic gear setting error Not possible 7
∗ The ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S only.

6 Monitor mode
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Present warning
When a warning generates, a corresponding warning code will be displayed.
You can also check or clear warning records.
Note Do not turn off the driver power while warning records are being cleared (= while the
display is blinking). Doing so may damage the data.
• How to check a warning record
You can check up to ten most recent warnings, starting from the latest one.
1. While a warning is displayed, press the key to move to the lower level.
The latest warning is displayed.
2. Press the key.
The second latest warning is displayed.
3. Every time the key is pressed, the next older warning will be displayed. Use the
keys to select the warning record you want to check.
• How to clear all warning records
You can clear all warning records at once.
1. While a warning is displayed, press the key to move to the lower level.
2. Press the key and select the warning record clear screen.
3. Press the key.
All warning records are cleared.
Note You can also clear warning records by turning off the driver power.
Warning record 1 (latest)
Present warning
Warning record 1 (latest)
Warning record 2
Warning record 10
(oldest)
Clear warning records
Warning records are being
cleared (blinking display)
to navigateUse
through the items.
∗ If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), the screen text in gray is not shown.

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Warning code list
Code Warning name Code Warning name
10 Overflow rotation during current on 25 Undervoltage
12 Overflow rotation during current off 30 Overload
21 Overheat 31 Overspeed
22 Overvoltage 70 Abnormal operation data
23 Main power supply error∗71 Electronic gear setting error
∗ The ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S only.
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I/O monitor
You can check the ON/OFF status of each I/O signal of the driver (Lit: ON, Unlit: OFF).
Use the keys to select the input signals or output signals.
Input monitor
Top screen of the I/O monitor
Output monitor
Use
through the items.
to navigate
Each digit on the 7-segment LED display corresponds to a signal. If the signal is ON, the corresponding
digit is lit. If the signal is OFF, the digit is unlit.
• Input signals
CCW
CW
FREE
P-RESET/M2
RETURN/M1
M0
CS/T-MODE
CCM
CLR/ALM-RST
C-ON
• Output signals
TIM2/AL2
TLC/AL1
READY/AL0
END
WNG
ALM

7 Parameter mode
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7 Parameter mode
You can set parameters relating to motor operation and control. These parameters are saved in the driver.
Before setting parameters, read the AR Series Driver OPERATING MANUAL carefully to understand
the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver.
Note Parameters have significant bearing on motor operation. Before setting any
parameter, make sure you fully understand the content of the parameter.
7.1 Types of parameters
Application parameters and system parameters are handled in the parameter mode.
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Application parameters
When an application parameter is changed, the new parameter becomes effective immediately.
Nine types of parameters are available on the levels below the application parameter screen.
These parameters are classified as follows.
Parameter
classification Description
Operating current Set the operating current to be assigned to the current setting switch.
Speed filter Set the speed filter time constant to be set to the speed filter setting switch.
I/O Set the parameters relating to I/O signals only.
Normal mode Set the parameters effective only in the normal mode.
Current control
mode
Set the parameters effective only in the current control mode.
Alarm/warning Set the condition under which each alarm or warning generates.
Return to electrical
home operation
Set the starting speed, acceleration/deceleration rate and operating speed
to be used in the return to electrical home operation.
Manual operation Set the starting speed, acceleration/deceleration rate and operating speed
to be used in JOG operation in the test mode.
Data setter Set the items to be displayed on the data setter.
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System parameters
When a system parameter is changed, the new parameter will become effective only after the power is
cycled. In the ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S, if a 24 VDC power supply is used, also cycle the 24 VDC power
supply.
Two types of parameters are available on the levels below the system parameter screen.
These parameters are classified as follows.
Parameter
classification Description
Electronic gear Set the electronic gear.
Operation setting Set the pulse input mode, motor rotation direction, excitation position, return
operation, and use of the smooth drive.

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7.2 Operation in the parameter mode
1. Use the key to select the parameter mode.
2. Press the key in the top screen of the parameter mode, and use the
keys to select the application parameters or system parameters.
3. Press the key again to move to the parameter item screen.
4. Use the keys to select the parameter you want to change.
Application parameters
Operating current
Speed filter
I/O
Electronic gear
System parameters
Operation setting
Normal mode
Current control mode
Alarm/warning
Return to electrical
home operation
Manual operation
Data setter
Top screen of the parameter mode
Operating current
Use
through the items.
to navigate
Use
through the items.
to navigate