Oriental motor OPX-2A User manual

HM-40114
Data Setter OPX-2A
<CRK Series Built-in Controller>
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
7Data mode........................................ 19
7.1 Operation in the data mode...................19
7.2 Setting items .........................................21
7.3 Initializing operation data ......................21
8Parameter mode .............................. 22
8.1 Types of parameters .............................22
8.2 Operation in the parameter mode .........23
8.3 Setting example ....................................24
8.4 Description of application parameters ...25
I/O parameters..................................25
Motor parameters .............................27
Speed parameters .............................27
Return-to-home parameters..............28
Alarm/warning parameters...............29
Common parameters ........................30
8.5 Description of system parameters.........31
8.6 Initializing parameters ...........................31
9Test mode.........................................32
9.1 What you can do in the test mode ........ 32
9.2 Operation in the test mode ...................33
9.3 I/O test .................................................. 34
9.4 JOG operation ......................................35
9.5 Positioning operation ............................35
9.6 Return-to-home operation..................... 36
9.7 Presetting the position ..........................36
9.8 Presetting the encoder counter.............36
9.9 Teaching ...............................................37
10 Copy mode .......................................38
10.1 What you can do in the copy mode....... 38
10.2 Operation in the copy mode.................. 38
10.3 Downloading to the driver .....................39
10.4 Uploading to the OPX-2A .....................40
10.5 Verifying data ........................................41
10.6 Initializing driver data ............................42

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 operating data and 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 operation data and 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 0
Data bank 2
Data bank 3
Drive
r
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 OPX-2A 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 OPX-2A.
• The data and parameters saved in OPX-2A can be copied to another driver connected to the OPX-2A.
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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,
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 change the operation
mode or move to the upper level.
Use this button to select data or change
the displayed item or move to the lower
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
+
-
•Signes
•Alphabets
BCDEFGHI J
KL MNOPQRST
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
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

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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)
Data mode
(DATA)
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 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 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.
Note If the key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being
performed via RS-485 communication, 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.

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
Operation data and 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:
• Edit any operation data or parameter
• Download data from the OPX-2A to the driver
• Initialize driver data

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.)]
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 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 OPX-2A cable into the communication connector (CN3) on
the driver, and then turn on the power to the driver.
communication
connector (CN3)
Driver
Note • When operation data and 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.

5 Screen transitions
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5 Screen transitions
Motor
Application parametrs
Command speed
Data No. selection 1 Data No. selection 2 Data No. selection 63
I/O test
Download
Motor rotation direction
I/O
Command position
JOG operation
Upload
Stepout detection
Present alarm
Verify
Common
Present warning
Position presetEncoder counter presetTeaching
Positioning operation
Alarm/warning
I/O monitor
System parametrs
Data mode
Parameter mode
Test mode
Copy mode
Monitor mode
To monitor mode
Top screen
Encoder count

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Note The following operations cannot be performed while the edit lock function (p.7) is enabled:
Edit operation data, edit parameters, clear alarm/warning records, presetting the position, preset
the encoder counter, teaching and perform operations in the copy mode
To data No. selection 1
To download
Operation
Return-to-home
Return-to-home operation
To motor rotation
direction
Motor step angle Encoder electronic gear A Encoder electronic gear B
Initialization
Selected number
Operation number
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 command motor speed, command position, encoder counter, 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 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.
Command speed
Top screen of the monitor mode
Command speed
Command position
Encoder count
Operation number
Selected number
Present alarm
Present warning
I/O monitor
to navigate
through the items.
Use

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6.3 Monitored items
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Command speed
You can check the command speed of the motor (unit: Hz).
While the motor is rotating in the −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 [APP-6-03] (p.30).
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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.
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Encoder count
You can check the encoder counter value
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Operation number
You can check the operation data number corresponding to the data used in the current operation.
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Selected number
You can check the operation data number currently selected.
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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.

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• 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.
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 Possible 4
41 EEPROM error Not possible 9
21 Overheat Possible 2
22 Overvoltage Not possible 3
60 ±LS both sides active Possible 7
61 Reverse limit sensor connection Possible 7
62 Home seeking error Possible 7
63 No HOMES Possible 7
64 TIM, Z, SLIT input error Possible 7
66 Overtravel Possible 7
67 Software overtravel Possible 7
6A Home seeking offset error Possible 7
70 Invalid operation data Possible 7
84 RS-485 communication error Not possible 7
85 RS-485 communication timeout Possible 7

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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 the 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.
Warning code list
Code Warning name Code Warning name
10 Overflow 22 Overvoltage
21 Overheat 84 RS-485 communication error

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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 to select input signals or output signals.
Input monitor 1
Input monitor 2
Input monitor 3
Top screen of I/O monitor
Output monitor
to navigate
through the items.
Use
Each bar on the 7-segment LED corresponds to each signal. When the photo-coupler of a given signal is
ON, the corresponding bar is lit. When the photo-coupler is OFF, the bar remains unlit.
• Input signals
M0
M1
M2
M3
+LS
- LS
HOMES
SLIT
M4
M5
START
ALM-RST
AWO
STOP
HOME/P-PRESET
FWD
RVS
Input monitor 1
Input monitor 2
Input monitor 3
• Output signals
MOVE
ALM
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4

7 Data mode
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7 Data mode
Up to 63 sets of motor operation data can be set. Once set, the operation data is stored in the driver.
The data will not be lost even after the OPX-2A is disconnected from the driver.
Before setting operation data, read the CRK series built-in controller OPERATING MANUAL carefully
to understand the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver.
Note • Operation data has significant bearing on motor operation. Before setting any
operation data, make sure you fully understand the content of the operation data.
• If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), operation data cannot be
edited.
7.1 Operation in the data mode
1. Use the key to select the data mode.
2. Press the key in the top screen of the data mode.
3. Use the keys to select a desired operation data number.
4. Press the key.
The display changes to the operation data setting screen.
5. Use the key to select the operation data item you want to set.

7 Data mode
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Operation data No.
selection 1
Positioning mode
Clear data
Deceleration rate
Acceleration rate
Sequential positioning
Operating mode
Operating speed
Position
Operation data No.
selection 63
Top screen of data mode
Positioning mode
to the next item.
Use to move
through the items.
Use to navigate
∗ If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), the screen text in gray is not shown.
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 different value that falls within the
setting range.
• If the key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being
performed via RS-485 communication, 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.