Motor Analyzer - Dynamic Motor Test

Use the Motor Analyzer tool to identify the model for motors that have the data source set to Nameplate Datasheet. For all other motor data source configurations, this test is not applicable. The Motor Analyzer dialog box applies for PowerFlex drives and supports Induction and Permanent Motor types.
The Motor Analyzer dialog box contains a number of tests that can be executed - each contained within separate tabs on the Motor Analyzer dialog box. Each of the tests is similar in that they each consist of a Start, a Stop, an Information, and an Accept Test Result control. Test Results display an output of test execution.
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The type of motor selected affects the specific test results returned.
All controls on the Motor Analyzer dialog box appear dimmed if the following conditions exist:
  • the project is offline.
  • the project is online, and the drive associated to the axis does not support Motor Test.
  • the project is online and Motor Test is Enabled and Axis Configuration is set to Feedback Only.
  • the project is online, Motor Test is Enabled, the Axis Configuration is not set to Feedback Only and the Motor Type is set to Not Specified.
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    If a Motor Analyzer is executed and the controller is then taken offline, the test results are cleared the next time the dialog is enabled online.
You can access the Motor Analyzer dialog box by selecting Motor > Analyzer under the tree view.
Parameters
Test Type Tab
Select the type of test you wish to perform - Dynamic Motor Test, Static Motor Test, or Calculate Model - by clicking the applicable tab.
Start
Select this button to start the motor test.
Pending edits need to be applied before you start the test. If you have pending edits, a dialog opens informing you that pending edits will be applied prior to executing the test. You can choose Yes to apply the pending edits or if you choose No, the test will not be executed.
Selecting
Start
issues a Motion Direct Command to the controller, which causes any parameters used by the Motion Direct Command to validate before starting the test.
If the Motion Direct Command does not execute due to an error condition, an error message displays and the Test State returns to the Ready state.
The Start button appears dimmed when the:
  • controller is offline
  • controller is online and the axis is Servo On
  • controller is online and the test is in the Executing state
Stop
Select this button to terminate the motor test.
The Stop button appears dimmed when:
  • the controller is offline
  • the controller is online and the axis is Servo On
  • the controller is online and the test is in the Ready, Failed, or Passed state
Warning Messages
Displays applicable warning messages for the Dynamic Motor Test and Static Motor Test. For example, DANGER: Pressing Start initiates motion.
The warning message appears dimmed in offline mode as well as in online mode when the axis is Servo On.
Test State
Displays the current execution state of the test.
Valid test states include:
  • Ready
  • Executing
  • Failed
  • Passed
The test state appears dimmed in offline mode as well as in online mode when the axis is Servo On.
Message Text
Displays informational and error messages based on the test state.
If the test failed, "an error occurred during the test execution" appears.
The message text appears dimmed when the controller is offline or when the controller is online and the axis is Servo On.
Test Results
Three columns of information that display the model parameters, current value of the attribute, and calculated test results value.
The test results appear dimmed when the controller is offline or when the controller is online and the axis is Servo On.
Accept Test Results Button
Select this button to commit the values from the Test Results value column to the attribute, causing the Current value column to update (committing the test results to the corresponding attribute ).
The Accept Test Results button is enabled when the motor analyzer completes. The results are immediately committed to the controller.
Accept Text Results appears dimmed when the controller is offline or when the controller is online and the axis is Servo On.
Axis State
Displays the current state of the axis. Available values include:
  • Unconnected
  • Precharge
  • Stopped
  • Starting
  • Running
  • Testing
  • Stopping
  • Aborting
  • Faulted
  • Start Inhibited
  • Shutdown
  • Axis Inhibited
  • Not Grouped
  • No Module
Safety State
Displays the current state of the CIP Safety drive. Available values include:
  • Unknown (No Motion Connection)
  • Self-Testing
  • Configured (No Safety Connection)
  • Self-Testing Failed
  • Running
  • Not Running
  • Recoverable Fault
  • Unrecoverable Fault
  • Configuring
  • Not Configured
  • Unknown
  • Not Configured (Torque Permitted)
  • Not Running (Torque Permitted)
The Safety State is available only when the drive is a CIP safety drive.
Safe Torque Off bypassed
This warning displays when the drive is a CIP Safety drive and Safety State is "Not Configured (Torque Permitted") or "Not Running (Torque Permitted)".
The Safe Torque Off safety function may be bypassed when performing a Motion Direct Command while the safety controller is in Program Mode. Note that CIP Safety drive allows Motion producing power when Safe Torque Off has been bypassed.
Manual Tune
Select this button to open the Manual Tune dialog box in which you perform the manual tune function and run the drive.
OK
Select this button to accept or apply your edits for any of the settings in the dialog box.
Cancel
Select this button to cancel your edits for any of the settings in the dialog. box
Apply
Select this button to accept or apply your edits for any of the settings in the dialog box.
Help
Select this button for help for the settings in the dialog box.
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