Siemens SINAMICS V90 User manual

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Operating Manual
02/2015
A5E32187373
-003
Preface
Safety instructions
1
SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT
2
User interface
3
Task navigation
4

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symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
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property damage.
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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Technical support
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions ...............................................................................................7
1.1.1 General safety instructions .......................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Industrial security ......................................................................................................................8
2 SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT operating environment...................................................................9
2.2 Device combination.................................................................................................................10
3 User interface ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Working modes .......................................................................................................................11
3.2 User interface - overview ........................................................................................................16
3.3 Menu bar.................................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Menu bar - overview ...............................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Project menu...........................................................................................................................17
3.3.2.1 Project -> New project ............................................................................................................18
3.3.2.2 Project -> Open project...........................................................................................................18
3.3.2.3 Project -> Save project ...........................................................................................................19
3.3.2.4 Project -> Save project as.......................................................................................................20
3.3.2.5 Project -> Print ........................................................................................................................20
3.3.2.6 Project -> Language ...............................................................................................................20
3.3.2.7 Project -> Exit..........................................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Edit menu................................................................................................................................21
3.3.3.1 Edit -> Cut ...............................................................................................................................21
3.3.3.2 Edit -> Copy ............................................................................................................................21
3.3.3.3 Edit -> Paste ...........................................................................................................................22
3.3.4 Switch menu ...........................................................................................................................22
3.3.4.1 Switch -> Go offline.................................................................................................................22
3.3.4.2 Switch -> Go online.................................................................................................................22
3.3.5 Tools menu .............................................................................................................................22
3.3.5.1 Tools -> Save parameters to ROM.........................................................................................23
3.3.5.2 Tools -> Restart drive .............................................................................................................23
3.3.5.3 Tools -> Reset absolute encoder............................................................................................24
3.3.5.4 Tools -> Factory default ..........................................................................................................24
3.3.5.5 Tools -> Upload parameters ...................................................................................................25
3.3.6 Help menu...............................................................................................................................26
3.3.6.1 Help -> View help....................................................................................................................26
3.3.6.2 Help -> About SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT...............................................................................27
3.4 Toolbar....................................................................................................................................27
3.5 Alarm window..........................................................................................................................28
3.6 Function keys and shortcuts ...................................................................................................28

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4 Task navigation..................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Selecting drive........................................................................................................................ 30
4.1.1 Selecting drive........................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.2 Selecting motor ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.3 Control mode.......................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.4 Jog ......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Parameterizing ....................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1 Setting electronic gear ratio ................................................................................................... 39
4.2.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.1.2 Mechanical structure.............................................................................................................. 40
4.2.2 Setting mechanism ................................................................................................................ 42
4.2.3 Setting parameter setpoint..................................................................................................... 42
4.2.3.1 Torque setpoint ...................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.3.2 Speed setpoint ....................................................................................................................... 44
4.2.3.3 Position setpoint..................................................................................................................... 46
4.2.4 Setting limits........................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.4.1 Torque limit ............................................................................................................................ 50
4.2.4.2 Speed limit ............................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.5 Configuring inputs/outputs ..................................................................................................... 52
4.2.5.1 Assigning digital inputs .......................................................................................................... 52
4.2.5.2 Assigning digital outputs ........................................................................................................ 53
4.2.5.3 Assigning analog outputs....................................................................................................... 54
4.2.6 Configuring referencing.......................................................................................................... 54
4.2.6.1 Setting referencing................................................................................................................. 55
4.2.6.2 Setting software position limit ................................................................................................ 58
4.2.7 Setting encoder pulse output ................................................................................................. 60
4.2.8 Backlash compensation ......................................................................................................... 60
4.2.9 Viewing all parameters........................................................................................................... 62
4.3 Commissioning....................................................................................................................... 64
4.3.1 Testing interface..................................................................................................................... 64
4.3.1.1 I/O simulation ......................................................................................................................... 64
4.3.1.2 Status of DI signals ................................................................................................................ 66
4.3.1.3 Digital inputs (DIs).................................................................................................................. 67
4.3.1.4 Digital outputs (DOs).............................................................................................................. 72
4.3.1.5 Analog inputs (AIs)................................................................................................................. 74
4.3.1.6 Analog outputs (AOs)............................................................................................................. 75
4.3.1.7 Pulse train inputs (PTIs)......................................................................................................... 76
4.3.1.8 Pulse train encoder outputs (PTOs) ...................................................................................... 76
4.3.2 Testing motor ......................................................................................................................... 76
4.3.2.1 Jog ......................................................................................................................................... 76
4.3.2.2 Position trial run ..................................................................................................................... 77
4.3.3 Optimizing drive ..................................................................................................................... 78
4.3.3.1 One-button auto tuning .......................................................................................................... 79
4.3.3.2 Real-time auto tuning............................................................................................................. 83
4.3.3.3 Manual tuning......................................................................................................................... 86
4.4 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................. 90
4.4.1 Monitoring status.................................................................................................................... 90
4.4.2 Tracing signals ....................................................................................................................... 91
4.4.2.1 Trace configuration ................................................................................................................ 94
4.4.3 Measuring machine................................................................................................................ 95
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 101

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Safety instructions
1
1.1
Fundamental safety instructions
1.1.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of death if the safety instructions and remaining risks are not carefully observed
If the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed in the associated hardware
documentation, accidents involving severe injuries or death can occur.
•Observe the safety instructions given in the hardware documentation.
•Consider the residual risks for the risk evaluation.
WARNING
Danger to life or malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed
parameterization
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in
turn can lead to injuries or death.
•Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
•Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY
STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).

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Industrial security
Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solut
ions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly
that you regularly check for
product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state
-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should
also be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit Hotspot text
(
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
To stay informed abo
ut product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit Hotspot text (
http://support.automation.siemens.com).
WARNING
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can result in death, severe injuries
and/or material damage.
•Keep the software up to date.
You will find relevant information and newsletters at this address
(http://support.automation.siemens.com).
•Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
You will find further information at this address
(http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
•Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security
concept.

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SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT
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SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT engineering tool is designed for faster commissioning and
diagnostics for SINAMICS V90 drive. The software runs on a personal computer with
Windows operating systems and utilizes graphical user interface to interact with users and
communicates with V90 drive via USB. It can be used to modify parameters and monitor
status of SINAMICS V90 drive.
2.1
SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT operating environment
SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT runs on the following operating systems:
●Windows XP SP3 (Home)
●Windows XP SP3 (Professional)
●Windows 7 32 bit (Home Premium)
●Windows 7 32 bit (Professional)
●Windows 7 32 bit (Ultimate)
●Windows 7 64 bit (Home Premium)
●Windows 7 64 bit (Professional)
●Windows 7 64 bit (Ultimate)
Note
The minimum screen resolution must be 1024*768.

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2.2
Device combination
The table below shows the combination of SINAMICS V90 servo drives and SIMOTICS S-
1FL6 servo motors.
SIMOTICS S-1FL6 servo motor
SINAMICS V90 servo drive
Rated
torque
(Nm)
Rated
power
(kW)
Rated
speed
(rpm)
Shaft
height
(mm)
Order number1)
Order number
Frame
size
1.27
0.4
3000
45
1FL6042-1AF61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE10-4UA0
FSAA
2.39
0.75
3000
45
1FL6044-1AF61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE10-8UA0
FSA
3.58 0.75 2000 65 1FL6061-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE11-0UA0
4.78
1.0
2000
65
1FL6062-1AC61-0❑❑1
7.16
1.5
2000
65
1FL6064-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE11-5UA0
FSB
8.36
1.75
2000
65
1FL6066-1AC61-0❑❑1
9.55
2.0
2000
65
1FL6067-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE12-0UA0
11.9
2.5
2000
90
1FL6090-1AC61-0❑❑1
16.7
3.5
2000
90
1FL6092-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE13-5UA0
FSC
23.9
5.0
2000
90
1FL6094-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE15-0UA0
33.4
7.0
2000
90
1FL6096-1AC61-0❑❑1
6SL3210-5FE17-0UA0
The symbol ❑❑ in the motor order numbers is for optional configurations (encoder type and
mechanics). For detailed motor rating plate explanation, refer to SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS
S-1FL6 Operating Instructions.

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User interface
3
3.1
Working modes
When you start the SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT, the following window appears for you to
select a working mode:
The functions of SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT vary with the working modes.
●Online mode: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT communicates with the target drive, which is
connected with PC by a USB cable.
Select the online mode, a list of all the connected drives is displayed. Select the target
drive and click the following button.
SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT automatically creates a new project to save all the parameter
settings from the target drive and enters the main window.
Note
If SINAMICS V
-ASSISTANT fails to detect the connected drive immediately, please wait
for a while and then plug in the USB cable again.

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●Offline mode: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT does not communicate with any connected drive.
Two options are available for your choice:
–If you select the first option, you must select a drive from the following window:
Select the line supply and firmware version from the drop-down lists respectively. Select
the order number of a drive. Click to save the factory settings of the selected
drive to the new project and enter the main window; or otherwise, click to
cancel.
Note
To obtain the firmware version, you ca
n view r29018 on BOP (Basic Operator Panel). For
more information, refer to SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S
-1FL6 Operating Instructions.

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–If you select the second option, you need to select an existing project in the following
directory as the current project and enter the main window:
①The default location is: xxx/Siemens/V-ASSISTANT/Project.
xxx: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT setup root directory.
②
Only .prj format is available.
Status indicators
In the SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT main window, the current working mode is indicated by the
status indicators at the upper right of the main window:
Online
Offline
You can switch the working mode between the two modes. For more information, refer to
Section "Switch menu (Page 22)".

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Compare parameters
When you switch the working mode from offline to online, the following question will appear
to remind you to save the current project:
You can click to save the project; or otherwise, you can click or
to give up saving.
Then SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT automatically compares all parameter settings between the
current project and the connected drive:

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If any inconsistency is detected, the following window will appear:
Click the first button to upload all parameter values of the connected drive to the current
project; or otherwise, click the second button to upload all parameter values of the current
project to the connected drive.

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3.2 User interface - overview
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3.2
User interface - overview
①
Menu bar
②
Toolbar
③
Task navigation
④
Function mask
⑤
Alarm window
Menu bar
The menu bar is located at the top of the SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT window. You can find
various commands and functions for basic operations of SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT. For
more information, see Section "Menu bar (Page 17)".
Toolbar
The toolbar is located below the menu bar and provides direct access to the essential
functions of SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT. For more information, see Section "Toolbar
(Page 27)".

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Task navigation
Task navigation lists the user tasks for users to fulfill. Each task contains different functions
which facilitate users to parameterize all functions of V90 drives and monitor or diagnose the
drives. For more information, see Section "Task navigation (Page 29)".
Function mask
The function mask provides the user interface of each user task for users to implement
related functions.
Alarm window
In online mode, the current faults and alarms are displayed in a list with the corresponding
type, number and name. In offline mode, the alarm window is disabled. For more information,
see Section "Alarm window (Page 28)".
3.3
Menu bar
3.3.1
Menu bar - overview
The menu bar lists the menu items for users to manage the projects, switch the interface
language, or view the online help:
Project menu (Page 17)
Edit menu (Page 21)
Switch menu (Page 22)
Tools menu (Page 22)
Help menu (Page 26)
3.3.2
Project menu
This menu contains commands for creating, opening, saving, printing, or exiting from a
project as well as switching the interface language. You can choose any menu command
here for project management.
●New project (Page 18)
●Open project (Page 18)
●Save project (Page 19)
●Save project as (Page 20)
●Print (Page 20)

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●Language (Page 20)
●Exit (Page 21)
3.3.2.1
Project -> New project
When SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT is working in offline mode, you can use this menu
command to create a new project. To proceed, refer to Selecting drive (Page 31).
3.3.2.2
Project -> Open project
When SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT is working in offline mode, you can use this menu
command to open an existing project in the following window:
①
The default location is: xxx/Siemens/V
-ASSISTANT/Project.
xxx: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT setup root directory.
②
Only .prj format is available.

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3.3.2.3
Project -> Save project
Online mode/offline mode
You can use this menu command to save the changed configuration to the current project. If
this menu command is used for the first time, it is the same as "Project -> Save project as...
(Page 20)". You can specify the file name and directory in the following window:
①
The default location is: xxx/Siemens/V
-ASSISTANT/Project.
xxx: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT setup root directory.
②
Only .prj format is available.

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Project -> Save project as...
Online mode/offline mode
You can use this menu command to save the current project with a specified file name and
directory in the following window:
①
The default location is: xxx/Siemens/V
-ASSISTANT/Project.
xxx: SINAMICS V-ASSISTANT setup root directory.
②
Only .prj format is available.
3.3.2.5
Project -> Print
Online mode/offline mode
You can use this menu command to print the user interface of the selected function from
"Task navigation (Page 29)".
3.3.2.6
Project -> Language
Online mode/offline mode
You can use this menu command to switch the interface language among the following
languages including English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Trukish, Spanish and
Portuguese.