Lenze Global Drive Control User Manual (2024)

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L-force Controls

Software Manual

Controller-based Automation

Global Drive Control (GDC)

L-force Controller as gateway

Global Drive Control | L-force Controller as Gateway

Contents

1 About this documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1 Conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Definition of notes used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 The "Controller-based Automation" system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Controller as gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.2 Controller as gateway via CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2.1 Setting the communication path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2.2 Selecting the communication driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.3 Controller as gateway via EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3.1 Setting the communication path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3.2 Selecting the communication driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Establishing an online connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.1 Connect to drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1 About this documentation

This documentation contains information on the parameter setting & configuration in the Lenze »Global Drive Control« (»GDC«).

 Note!

This documentation supplements the mounting instructions and the associated hardware manuals supplied with the controllers supported.

The mounting instructions for the respective drive components contain safety instructions which must be observed!

Target group

This documentation addresses to all persons who want to parameterise, configure, and diagnose a controller by means of an L-force Controller and the »Global Drive Control« Engineering software.

Validity information

This manual is valid for the Lenze »Global Drive Control« from: version 4.12 onwards

Document history

Version Description

1.0 08/2008 TD11 First edition (control technology V2.1)

1.1 10/2010 TD11 Gateway function with EtherCAT supplemented (control technology V3.0)

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1.1 Conventions used

This documentation uses the following conventions for the distinction between different types of information:

Type of information Writing Examples/notes

Spelling of numbers

Decimal separator Point The decimal point is always used.

Text

Version information Blue text colour The information valid for or from one specific

Program name » « The Lenze PC software »Global Drive Control«...

Window Italics The Message window... / The Options dialog box...

Variable identifier By setting bEnable to TRUE...

Control element Bold The OK button... / The Copy command... / The

Sequence of menu commands

Shortcut <Bold> Press <F1> to open the online help.

Program code Courier Keyword Courier bold

Global Drive Control | L-force Controller as Gateway

About this documentation

Conventions used

For example: 1234.56

software version of the controller is marked accordingly in this documentation.

Example: This function extension is available from

software version V3.0!

Properties tab... / The Name input field...

If several commands must be used in sequence to carry out a function, the individual commands are separated by an arrow. Select File

If a command requires a combination of keys, a "+" is placed between the key symbols: With <Shift>+<ESC> you can...

IF var1 < var2 THEN a = a + 1 END IF

Open to...

Hyperlink Underlined

Icons

Page reference ( 5) Optically highlighted reference to another page. It is

Step-by-step instructions



Highlighted reference to another topic which is activated by means of a mouse-click in the online documentation.

activated with a mouse-click in this online documentation.

Step-by-step instructions are indicated by a pictograph.

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About this documentation Definition of notes used

1.2 Definition of notes used

The following pictographs and signal words are used to indicate dangers and important information:

Safety instructions

Structure of safety instructions:

 Danger!

(characterises the type and severity of danger)

Note

(describes the danger and provides information about how to prevent dangerous situations)

Pictograph Signal word Meaning

Danger! Danger of personal injury through dangerous electrical voltage



Danger! Danger of personal injury through a general source of danger





Application notes

Pictograph Signal word Meaning

Stop! Danger of property damage

Note! Important note to ensure trouble-free operation

Reference to an imminent danger that may result in death or serious personal injury if the corresponding measures are not taken.

Reference to a possible danger that may result in property damage if the corresponding measures are not taken.

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Tip! Useful tip for simple handling

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Reference to other documents

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