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Running the Motor from the Keypad Speed Reference

Action

Guidance

Check that it is safe for the motor to turn

  • Ensure that when the motor shaft rotates no damage to machinery will occur.

  • Ensure that no injuries can occur when the motor shaft rotates.

Enable keypad mode

  • Set P-12.0 to PAd-2.

This enables the drive start command and speed set-point to come from the drive keypad.

Using the keypad to start and stop the motor

Figure 9. Start Motor
Start Motor


Figure 10. Stop Motor
Stop Motor


Using the keypad to set the setpoint speed

Figure 11. Increase Speed
Increase Speed


Figure 12. Decrease Speed
Decrease Speed


P-12.4 allows the conditions for a start to be chosen.

P-12.4 setting

Start Source

0

Keypad Buttons

1

Keypad Buttons & Digital input

2

Digital input only

Start_stop_signal.png

Changing the motor Direction

Colour_keypad.png

Change Motor Direction

NOTE

The motor can now be started and stopped from the drive keypad as well as set-point speed reference