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E4 Help Desk

Keypad Control

Before You Begin

Before starting the motor :

  • Ensure the motor is commissioned.

  • Ensure it is safe for the motor to rotate.

  • Verify that motor rotation will not damage any connected equipment.

Note

The motor may start immediately once a run command is applied.

Step 1 - Enable Keypad Control
  1. Navigate to P-12.0.

  2. Set P-12.0 =

    PAd-1 (One motor direction Operation).

    PAd-2 (Forward and Reverse direction).

    Note

    This configures the drive to receive both the run command and speed reference from the keypad.

Step 2 - Select the Start Method
  1. Navigate to P-12.4.

  2. Select the required start method.

    P-12.4 Setting

    Start Source

    0

    Keypad Buttons

    1

    Keypad Buttons and Digital Input

    2

    Digital Input Only

Step 3 - Start and Stop the Motor

Start the Motor

  1. Press the Run button on the keypad.

  2. Verify the motor starts and rotates in the expected direction.

Stop the Motor

  1. Press the Stop button on the keypad.

  2. Verify the motor comes to a controlled stop.

Step 4 - Adjust the Speed Reference
  1. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to adjust the required speed.

  2. Observe the displayed speed reference value.

  3. Verify the motor responds to the speed change

Stop the Motor

  1. Press the Stop button on the keypad.

  2. Verify the motor comes to a controlled stop.

Step 5 - Change the Motor Direction (Optional)
  1. Press the Direction key on the keypad.

  2. Verify the drive indication changes.

  3. Confirm the motor rotates in the required direction.

Caution

Ensure it is safe to reverse the motor before changing direction.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Problem

Solution

In Keypad mode can i also use the drive terminals for other functions ?

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