A&D LD CS; September 28, 2006

FAQ for 6RA70 DC MASTER and SIMOREG CM

Question:
How do I set parameters and use the trace function in DriveMonitor?

Answer:
DriveMonitor is a useful tool for digitally exchanging parameters and diagnosis data with the
6RA70. The interface is one of the serial basic unit interfaces of the 6RA70 with
communication in accordance with the USS protocol. To use DriveMonitor in conjunction with
Profibus, you need the optional software package Drive ES Basic.
DriveMonitor is supplied with the 6RA70 on a CD. Alternatively, you can download it from the
Internet.
Address: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/10804984/133100

The following sections explain just some of the many DriveMonitor functions enabling you to
save device parameters and carry out diagnoses using the trace function. Our Technical
Support team can help you with the analysis (for contact details, see section 14.1 in the
operating instructions. Please e-mail a complete parameter upload (.dnl) along with your
trace 1 and trace 2 files (.trc) (always read and save trace 1 and trace 2).

1) Hardware connection: 6RA70 to PC

A serial interface based on the USS protocol is used on SIMOREG. Recommended: USS
interface 1 (see Chapter 8, sheet G170 in the operating instructions).
USS interface 1 is available via connector X300 on the PMU of the 6RA70.
An RS232 interface is required on the PC. When SIMOREG is operated via an RS485
interface, a converter is required on the PC side. Order number for our RS232 - RS485
converter: 6SX7005-0AA00. The order number for the recommended cable for connecting
the RS232 interface on the X300 to the RS232 interface of the PC is 9AK1012-1AA00.
For the pin assignments of the connectors, see section 15.3 in the operating instructions.
For details on using DriveMonitor when only one USB interface is available on the PC, see
below.

2) Using DriveMonitor and setting parameters

Setting the parameters to the factory settings of the interface parameters of the 6RA70 / CM
and DriveMonitor usually achieves the required result. For details, see the section on
troubleshooting.

Procedure:
A) Install DriveMonitor with "install.bat" from the CD supplied. If an older version is
installed on your computer, you must de-install this first.
B) Launch DriveMonitor via the icon on your desktop.
C) Choose "File" - "Open..." (to open an existing parameter file .dnl) or
"File" - "New" - "Based on Factory Setting…" (recommended setting).
The following screen is then displayed:

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 Unit type: "SIMOREG DC
MASTER"

Choose the software

version in accordance
with parameter r060.01 of
the 6RA70 / CM

If you cannot select the

version of your device
software, update the
DriveMonitor database
via the Internet (under:
"SIMOREG DC –
MASTER"- "Downloads").

You can use the "Save As" screen that is then displayed to save the factory settings file.
Confirm that you want to overwrite the file or save it under a new name.

In the following descriptions, the menu names are highlighted in blue (e.g. "File").

The "View" menu allows you to display or hide the "Toolbar", "Drive Navigator bar",
"Parameter view", and "Status bar".

Unit type Bus address

Menu bar
File name
Toolbar

"Parameters"-
Drive Navigator "Parameter List"
bar

Parameter view

Status bar Device status

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To display two different screens simultaneously, choose "Window" – "Split Horizontally".

"Parameters" – "Free
Parameterization"

Click the relevant window and

select the required display
type for this window in the
menu bar.

When the marker

appears, you can move
these lines to adjust the
size of the window.
Window 1
System:
Settings for "Free
Parameterization"

Window 2

To call up the trace

Right-click "System". Under "New", assign a function, choose
file name for a new "Free Parameterization". "Diagnostics" – "Trace".

"View" menu:
"Offline": work without a connection to the device. You can use this menu to display and
change parameters in the current file ("Parameters" – "Parameter List").
"Online (Write RAM)": When you go online, a connection with the device is established and
you can change the parameters in the RAM. The RAM is a volatile memory, which means
that any changes you make to parameters online are not saved when the electronics power
supply for the 6RA70 is switched off. When the electronics power supply is switched on
again, the values stored in the EEPROM are copied to the RAM and used. For this reason,
this setting is only used when parameters are frequently overwritten or when the original
parameter settings in the EEPROM are not to be overwritten.
"Online (Write EEPROM)": recommended setting. Parameters transferred to the device are
saved in a non-volatile memory.

Key functions in the "File" menu:

"Open": To open a .dnl file that has been saved.
"Save as": Save the file under a specific name. The file name should be unique and indicate
the content or application of the file.
"Upload" – "Basic Device Complete...": Read a complete parameter set from the device. The
Technical Support team always requires the complete parameter set for diagnosis purposes
so that it can analyze the device-specific data.

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"Download [Save EEPROM]": Write the parameter file to the device and save it in EEPROM
(non-volatile). This setting must be made if the parameters for a defective device are to be
transferred to a replacement, for example.
"Print": You generally only need to choose "Changes only..." here, that is, print out the values
that differ from the factory settings.
"Drive Properties": You can change the bus address here so that you can select different
devices on one RS485 bus, for example.
"Compare to...": This option allows you to compare parameters with each other and display
the result of the selected comparison condition. This is normally "<>" (not equal to), which
means that only those parameters that differ from each other are displayed. See the
following screenshot.

The current file is used as a

basis for the comparison.

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 "Help" – "About
DriveMon..." – "Version"

Set "Online (Write "Tools": Settings for

EEPROM)" "ONLINE Settings"
"Language", "Options"

"Upload" – "Basic Device "Options" –

Complete...": "Parameter List
Read complete parameter Complete"
set from device.

"Save as...":
Save a file under a unique
name.

"Download" – "Save
[EEPROM]...":
Transfer parameter set to
device and save in non-
volatile EEPROM.

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3) The Trace Function:
The 6RA70 features a trace memory. You can use this function via DriveMonitor.
The trace function is an important tool that helps you diagnose special problems with the
drive. The Technical Support team can help you analyze the traces (for contact details, see
section 14.1 in the operating instructions). Please e-mail a complete parameter upload (.dnl)
along with your trace 1 and trace 2 files (.trc) (always read and save trace 1 and trace 2).

Short description: with trace 1, you can record up to 10 curves (any connectors) in the same
way as with a storage oscilloscope. A user-friendly trigger can be used to start the trace. If
you set the pre-trigger, the events leading up to and following the trigger are recorded.
With trace 1, 400 measuring points are recorded for each curve. The time between two
measuring points is defined by the trace interval (factor 1 to 99) with respect to the time
between two trigger pulses (e.g. 3.333 ms at 50 Hz). Two options are available under
"Settings" – "Start": activate and transfer once and activate and transfer continuously.
With trace 2, 6 curves are measured via the A/D converter and recorded with 800 measuring
points for each curve. The sampling interval between two measuring points is set
permanently to 250 µs. The time characteristic of the armature current, armature voltage,
and the line voltages (armature and field), therefore, are recorded. The filtered values are
measured (curves 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10), while the remaining curves are values calculated for
the signals before a 0.42 ms hardware filter. The total trace interval of trace 2 is 200 ms. The
assignments of the recorded signals cannot be changed. Trace 1 and trace 2 are timed so
that they finish at the same time. The trigger, pretrigger, and trace interval of trace 1
determine the timeframe of trace 2.

You do not necessarily need a PC to parameterize and activate the trace as this can also be
carried out via an operator panel (e.g. the PMU). A PC is required, however, if you want to
read the data at a later stage. Below is a description of the trace parameters. You can enter
these via the PMU, OP1S or DriveMonitor, for example. When you parameterize the trace via
"Settings...", these parameters are set automatically.

Note: when you switch off the electronics power supply for the 6RA70 or the power supply
fails, the measured values and the trigger status stored in the device are lost.

Trace parameters
P831 Conn. for trace All connector Ind: 10 P052 = 3
numbers Type: L2 P051 = 40
The connectors to be traced can be defined at the 10 indices.
P832 Conn. for trigger All connector Ind: none P052 = 3
numbers Type: L2 P051 = 40
Select the connector to be triggered on.
P833 Bit for trigger 0 to 16 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: O2 P051 = 40
0...15 Number of the bit of the connector set with P832 for the trigger
16 Bit triggering switched off, trigger on threshold.
P834 Trigger condition 0 to 6 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: O2 P051 = 40
0 ... <
1 ... =
2 ... >
3 ... Fault
4 ... ≠
5 ... Binector in accordance with U845 = 1 as of SW 1.8
6 ... Binector in accordance with U845 = 0 as of SW 1.8
P835 Trigger threshold -32768 to 32767 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: I2 P051 = 40
Enter the trigger threshold as I2 value (-32768 ... 32767)
16384 = 100 %; 32767 = 199.993 %; -16384 = -100 %, -32368 = -200 %

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P836 Scan interval 1 to 99 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: O2 P051 = 40
The basic sampling time is 60 degrees (electric), i.e. 3.33 ms at 50 Hz.
The multiplicator can be used to multiply the sampling time.
P837 Pre-trigger 0 to 100 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: O2 P051 = 40
Enter the percentage indicating how many sampling values (of 400) are to Unit: %
be saved before the trigger.
P838 Trace start cond. 0 to 2 Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: O2 P051 = 40
0 ... Trace not active / trace finished (ready...)
1 ... Trace activated, trace waiting for trigger condition
2 ... Trigger condition recognized, trace events prior to trigger
Note: value is lost when electronics power supply is switched off
P839 Trace D block no. 0 to 255 Ind: 10 P052 = 3
For controlling transfer of the trace curves to the PC. Type: O2 P051 = 40
Indices 1 to 10 control the corresponding data channels.
The data is read in sets of 99 values (= 1 block) from parameters r840 to
r849.
Once the block number is set, the required block is made available in
indices 2 to 100 of the corresponding data parameter.

r840 Trace data channel 1 Ind: 100

Type: I2
The block indicator is at index 1 (no. of valid values in the low byte; block
number in the high byte). As long as the number of valid values is 99, the
next block contains additional values.
The data points for channel 1 are made available at indices 2 to 100 on a
block-by-block basis.
r841 Trace data channel 2 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r842 Trace data channel 3 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r843 Trace data channel 4 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r844 Trace data channel 5 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r845 Trace data channel 6 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r846 Trace data channel 7 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r847 Trace data channel 8 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r848 Trace data channel 9 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
r849 Trace data channel 10 Ind: 100
Type: I2
For a description, see r840.
U845 Source for the trigger binector as of SW 1.8 All binector numbers Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: L2 P051 = 40
Select the binector for the trigger
when P834 = 5 or 6.
U846 Source for activating binector as of SW 1.8 All binector numbers Ind: none P052 = 3
Type: L2 P051 = 40
Transition from 0 signal to 1 signal of the binector that is to set parameter
P838. The trace can, therefore, be activated from a binector.

"File" - "New" - "Based on Factory Setting" (required when trace "OFFLINE" is to be used
to evaluate .trc files that have been saved), for example.

Select the trace function via "Diagnostics" – "Trace"

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 General settings for Open saved Enter
"Scale", "Curve", "Cursor" trace file (.trc). additional Show ASCII List of
Cursor 2 information. Waveform Data
Cursor 2
d K d t

Select curve for

which current Y
scaling is to apply.
Adjust
resolution dt
of Y axis.

Get cursor
from here. Y value of Change Y resolution
selected curve of curve:
at cursor 1. Move Y axis so that
curve is on zero line
Zero line for for Y auto,
Y auto then adjust resolution
of Y axis.
Cursor 2
Help cursor
Use these
markers to
Move Y axis. Cursor 1 adjust
Main cursor scaling of
X axis.

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 To carry out a trace, choose "Settings...". Carry out a trace and store the files for trace 1 and
trace 2 under a name of your choice.

Nach Auslesen der Daten,

diese „Speichern“

Once the file is read, choose

"Save Trace File".

ellt

Right-click "Read Data..." and

then read trace 1 and trace 2.
Choose "Settings..." for Choose "Overwrite Curve
new trace. Settings".

"Go": start trace "Start": start trace when

immediately without trigger condition is
conditions. fulfilled.

Multiplicator for the trace

interval, 1 for 3.333 ms at
50 Hz
(2.778 ms at 60 Hz)

Select Pretrigger: determines what

"Trace 1" % of events prior to trigger
are recorded.

Trigger settings:
Select connector channel, on word or bit,
numbers. condition, threshold

Select "Overwrite" for

.trs files
"Curve settings".

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Note:
To ensure that the curves are scaled properly, you must select "Overwrite curve-specific
settings" before the data is read.

Note:
The .zip file contains pre-configured trace settings (.trs) that you can download to the trace
monitor by choosing "Settings" – "Load file". The trigger settings may need to be adjusted
here.
To evaluate network faults F004, F005, F006, F007, F008, and F009, you are advised to set
the automatic restart time P086 to zero before activating the trace in order to obtain a
representative evaluation of trace 2.

Scaling trace 2:
X axis:
The X axis covers a total of 800 points. The interval between two points is 0.25 ms.
Y axis:
Armature current, curve 9:
819 points correspond to the actual rated device current in accordance with r072.02.
2048 points correspond to the maximum armature current that can be evaluated (2.5x the
rated device current: 2.5 * r072.02).
Line voltage, armature, curves: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13;
512 points correspond to the value specified for r828.03 divided by 10 with the value in volts.
Output voltage, armature Ud at 1C1/1D1, curves 10 and 14:
1024 points correspond to the value specified for r828.04 divided by 10 with the value in
volts.
Line voltage, field: curves 4 and 8:
512 points correspond to the value specified for r828.06 = 8250 divided by 10 with the value
in volts.

Device r828.03 Umax [V] Corresponds to Urms [V]

6RA70..-.D/F/G with option L04 1523 152.3 107.7
and CM 85 V input
CM 250 V input 4477 447.7 316.6
6RA70..-.D/F/G and 10318 1031.8 729.6
CM 575 V input
6RA70..-.K/L 14864 1486.4 1051.0
6RA70..-.M and 1790.9 1790.9 1266.4
CM 1000 V input
See also U819.01 and U821.01 for CM.

Device r828.04 Umax [V]

6RA70..-.D/F/G with option L04 1523 152.3
and CM 85 V input
CM 250 V input 4477 447.7
6RA70..-.D/F/G and 10318 1031.8
CM 575 V input
6RA70..-.K/L 14864 1486.4
6RA70..-.M and 1790.9 1790.9
CM 1000 V input
See also U819.02 und U821.02 for CM.

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Application 1:
This section outlines a possible solution for triggering the trace on a particular fault or alarm
number. You simply have to load the "trigger on fault number.dnl" parameter file stored under
.zip to SIMOREG.
See also the function diagrams in Chapter 8 of the operating instructions:
The diagram below shows the sheet number of the associated function diagram
(e.g. -G120-).
Technological software option S00 must be enabled for this application (see the description
for parameter U977). If the function blocks specified below are used for other purposes, you
must provide other function blocks for the evaluation.
In connector K0801, the number of the current alarm is transferred in the low byte and the
number of the current fault is transferred in the high byte.
K0801 is connected to connector-binector converter FB10 so that the bytes can be evaluated
individually with binector-connector converters FB13 and FB14. The bytes separated in this
way are evaluated via limit monitors FB73 and FB74 to determine whether they correspond
with the relevant fault or alarm number. The trace is triggered with a high signal on the
corresponding binector B9171or B9174.
Required settings:
P412.F: enter the alarm number for the trigger
P413.F: enter the fault number for the trigger
Pxxx.F are function data set parameters; when the function data set is switched, enter the
number in all the function data sets used.
Set P834 = 5
U845 = 9171: trace is triggered on the alarm number set in P412.
U845 = 9174: trace is triggered on the fault number set in P413.

-G120-
-B137- U113.01 = 9052
P412.F --> K412 U113.02 = 9053
P413.F --> K413
FB73 U113.03 = 9054
-B121- U197.01 = 412 U113.04 = 9055
A B9171 U113.05 = 9056
-B120- FB13 K9113
U113.06 = 9057
B U113.07 = 9058
FB10 U197.02 = 9113 A=B
B9052-59 U199 = 0 U113.08 = 9059
U110 = 801
FB14 U200.01 = 413 FB74 U114.01 = 9060
B9060-67 A
B9174 U114.02 = 9061
K9114 U114.03 = 9062
B U114.04 = 9063
U950.10 = 1 U950.13 = 1 U200.02 = 9114 A=B U114.05 = 9064
U950.14 = 1 U950.73 = 1 U202 = 0
U114.06 = 9065
U950.74 =1
U114.07 = 9066
U114.08 = 9067

Application 2:
When the trace for a device is triggered, the trace for a further device is also to be triggered
in order to obtain comparable traces that can be evaluated together.
Applications include devices connected in parallel via a parallel interface, applications for 12-
pulse operation, master/slave device operation, and applications for device load balancing
control.
Binector B9999 (trigger condition for trace function fulfilled) can be evaluated for the master
device. This binector can be transferred as a binary signal, or, following connection of a
binector/connector converter, transferred to a slave device via the parallel or peer-to-peer
interface. The incoming binector is used here to simultaneously trigger the trace function via
U845 = required binector number for the trigger and P834 = 5.
This enables traces to be recorded almost synchronously in more than one device.

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4) Error diagnosis:
A connection cannot be established:
Check the cable that you are using.
Do you have the latest version of the DriveMonitor database? If not, download it from the
Internet.
The factory setting for 6RA70 and DriveMonitor is preconfigured to USS interface 1
(connector X300) and a baud rate of 9.6 kBd.
The trace function does not work properly:
Do you have the latest version of the DriveMonitor database? If not, update it.
Writing parameter files:
If a CUD1 is replaced by a module with a more recent firmware version, no further action,
such as a new parameter download, is necessary. The new parameters are copied with their
factory settings and do not affect the module in any way. After the module has been
replaced, you are advised to carry out a (complete) parameter upload to ensure that an up-
to-date parameter file is available for the application.
If a current CUD1 is replaced by a module with an older firmware version, F062 may occur
with fault value 1. You can hide the error message by pressing the P and higher keys
simultaneously so that you can access the parameters. Then restore the factory settings
(P051 = 21) and recommission the device or enter the system-specific parameters.
If a replacement device with a more recent CUD1 is used, you may need to modify a number
of parameters after you have downloaded the original system parameters. After the
parameters have been downloaded, a message appears indicating that it was not possible to
write certain parameters. Go to “Details” to find out the numbers of the parameters
concerned and change their contents accordingly.
Note: The download does not include the parameters for the serial interfaces, for example,
Profibus address P918; these parameters must be modified manually afterwards.
The device parameters not included in the download are as follows:
P051, P055, P057, P781, P783, P786, P791, P793, P796, P801, P803, P806, P825, P826,
P918, P971.

5) Control and setpoint specification via DriveMonitor:

You have to wire the connectors accordingly: P648 for the control word and P433 for the
setpoint.
If USS1 is used, set P648.01 to 2001 and P433.01 to 2002.
In the bottom-left of the DriveMonitor screen is an ON/OFF button and, to the right of this, a
field in which you can enter the setpoint as a percentage of the maximum speed.

6) How do I use DriveMonitor on the USB interface of the PC?

If your PC/PU is equipped with a USB interface rather than an RS232 interface, you can use
standard USB<->RS232 adapters. Please make sure that you use up-to-date drivers from
the respective manufacturers. The following adapters are used for testing:
• www.loginpc.de; Article number: 41USBMODEM
• USB-RS232 adapter made by Manhattan from the Conrad catalog
• www.roline.com; Article number: 12.02.1086
Possible cable from RS232 interface to SIMOREG 6RA70:
Order number: 9AK1012-1AA00

Note: for additional information, see also "Help" – "Help Topics" in the menu bar and "F1" for
online help.

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