Basic Parameters for Lexium 15LP using Unilink L
(Original Document)
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At a Glance
Unilink is a commissioning tool for axes intended for motion control applications.
Its graphic user interface provides a simple method for configuring the parameters of a Lexium 15LP-type servodrive.
Connecting to Lexium 15LP
This table describes the procedure for connecting to Lexium 15LP :
Step
Action
1
Start Unilink L via Start → Program → Unilink → Unilink L.
Result: a window ask you if you would like to connect to the drive
2
Click on the Yes button.
Result: a window to select the device appears.
3
Select RS-232 and click on the OK button.
Result: a window of RS-232 settings appears.
4
Set the serial port (COM1 to COM10), the Baud Rate (38400), the Timeout (2000ms).
5
Click on the OK button.
Result: Unilink L software appears.
Basic Parameters
This table describes the procedure for inputting the basic parameters:
Step
Action
1
Click on the Setup wizard on the browser.
Result:the Drive Setup screen in the main frame appears:
2
Select the Complete Setup on the screen.
Result: the browser with all configurations links appears.
3
Click on the Basic Setup on the browser.
Result: the Basic Setup screen in the main frame appears:
This screen is used to set parameters of the power supply.
4
Click on the Units/Mechanical on the browser.
The Units/Mechanical screen in the main frame appears:
For the tutorial example, from this screen set or select the following:
  • In the User Units zone:
    • the acceleration in ms->VLIM
    • the speed in rpm
    • the position in μm
5
Click on the CAN / Field Bus Settings on the browser.
The CAN / Field Bus Settings screen in the main frame appears:
For the tutorial example, from this screen set or select the following:
  • In the General Field Bus and CAN Bus Settings zones:
    • the CANopen address to 3
    • the baud rate of the bus to 500 Kbauds
6
Click on the Motor, Resolver folders on the browser to declare the motor and the feedback parameters.
Note: for information on how to declare the motor correctly, please refer to the motor documentation.
7
Save the parameters via Drive → Save to EEPROM.
Result: the basic setup is saved and the main screen is displayed again.