Startup with AIPEX PRO

Prior to startup, please read the following chapters in the Software description AIPEX PRO V3:

 

Step To do

Detailed description
1

Install AIPEX PRO on a PC with a Windows operating system and Ethernet and / or USB interface.

 

Components required

  • AIPEX: startup and parameter explorer
  • ATF: firmware update tool
  • USBCOM: driver for serial communication via USB
  • WinPcap: Windows packet capture library for access to EtherCAT

Software description AIPEX PRO V3 chapter:

AIPEX PRO → Installation instructions
2

EtherCAT connection (recommended)

Connect the PC's Ethernet connection to the X85 interface on the inverter.

EtherCAT must be activated in the AIPEX PRO communication settings.

 

Alternative: USB connection

Connect the PC's USB connection to the X235 interface on the inverter.

(No other communication settings required)

Software description AIPEX PRO V3 chapter:

AIPEX PRO → Communication between PC and AMK device → EtherCAT interface
3

Communication testing (EtherCAT connection)

  • Apply the 24 VDC supply voltage to inverter terminal X08
  • Launch AIPEX PRO
  • Following the initialization phase, the green 'communication icon' on the PC status bar indicates that there is an active connection between the PC (with AIPEX PRO) and the inverter.

Software description AIPEX PRO V3 chapter:

AIPEX PRO → Communication between PC and AMK device → Testing communication
4

The following AIPEX PRO functions are required for startup, maintenance, service, etc. Test the functions.

  • Log in
  • Read and save the device data
  • Load an offline project on a device
  • Perform diagnosis with AIPEX PRO
  • Test generator
  • Configure oscilloscope

Software description AIPEX PRO V3 chapter:

AIPEX PRO → Functions
5

Configure the inverter.

The relevant parameters can be found in the Planning chapter:

 

The modified parameters values are only activated once the system has been restarted.

 

24 VDC OFF / ON (terminal X08)

Software description AIPEX PRO V3 chapter:

AIPEX PRO → Tabs → Parameters
6 Activate motor control. Siehe 'On and off diagram 'Fixed CAN message configuration''.
7 Optimize the speed control circuit, if necessary. Siehe 'Tuning the speed controller'.
8 Test the specified setpoint via CAN bus. Siehe 'Driving modes'.