CONTREX MLP-Drive User Manual
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Glossary - 4
the Follower mode, Offset Mode, Acceleration/Decelera-
tion, Tuning, Alarms, and Jog. The MLP-Drive comes
factory pre-loaded with a complete set of default Control
Parameters.
Data Inquiry
Use the Data Inquiry to request the current value for
Parameters (i.e., Control Parameters or Monitor Param-
eters) in serial communications.
Deceleration Time
See Appendix C;CP-17.
Dedicated Keys
The Setpoint key and the Tach key are shortcut keys. The
Setpoint key accesses the active setpoint variable directly
and the Tach key accesses the tach variable directly
(rather than manually entering the Code Parameter).
Derivative
See Appendix C; CP-67.
Digital Motor Drive
A precision motor drive that uses digital compensation
technology.
Direct Mode
In the Direct mode of operation, the drive output from the
MLP-Drive that is connected to the motor can be set
directly. Direct mode is an open-loop mode of operation.
Scaling, Acceleration/Deceleration, and closed loop
compensation (PID) software are not involved in the Direct
mode. The Direct mode is used in conjunction with the
Run and Stop controls.
Direct Enable
See Appendix C; CP-61
Direct Setpoint
See Appendix C; CP-06
Display Test
Tests the LED Display Panel Segments.