Rockwell Automation SA3100 AutoMax Distributed Power System - Manual (Page 24)

2-4 AutoMax Distributed Power System Overview
2.1 Software Interface
All Distributed Power System drive types share a common software interface: the
AutoMax Programming Executive. Drive parameter configuration is done via graphical
forms (screens) displayed on the programming terminal. The easy-to-use forms
display parameters in the appropriate engineering units. The programmer can fill in
the blanks and configure the drive using only nameplate data from the motor, the
Power Module, current transformer (if used), and resolver or other feedback device.
All features currently found in the Windows-based AutoMax Programming Executive
software, such as downloading application tasks and monitoring from any drop on the
DCS-Net network, can be used in DPS drive control applications. See figure 2.1 for a
sample configuration screen.
After rack and drive configuration has been completed, the programmer can load an
operating system and special rack and drive configuration files to AutoMax Processors
and UDC modules in the system. The UDC operating system contains within it the
operating systems for the PMIs connected to it. The appropriate PMI operating system
is automatically loaded to each PMI.
The PMI operating system executes the selected regulation algorithm which uses the
motor’s actual electrical characteristics for precise control.
Chapter 3 of this manual describes the AutoMax Programming Executive software
interface in more detail. It also provides an overview of how application programming
is developed using the AutoMax Executive software.
Figure 2.1 – Sample Drive Parameter Configuration Screen (DPS SD3000)