With the release of firmware version 2.6 of the SINAMICS IOP-2 Intelligent Operator Panel and the use of a standard USB-to-mini-USB cable, users are now able to use a Command Line Interface (CLI) file to load a set of parameters to any member of the SINAMICS G variable frequency drive family that supports the IOP-2. An example of compatible G drives includes the G110M/D and G120/C/X/D models. The steps for loading parameters to an IOP-2 via a CLI file are as follows:
- Create an Excel file with two columns, Column A and Column B
- Column A must only contain one of the following:
- “wrp” command for writing parameters
- “rdpw” command for reading parameters
- “rem” command for a comments line
- Column B can be edited with comments to help document the file and provide additional information about the parameters
- A “wrp” line must contain 3 arguments and should be entered in the format shown to the right:
- Parameter number
- Index (dds, cds, etc.)
- Value
- A “rdpw” line must contain 4 arguments and should be entered in the format shown to the right:
- Parameter number
- Index (dds, cds, etc.)
- Value
- Timeout (in ms)
- Copy Column A only into a blank Notepad file and save the file with a .cli extension
- Plug the IOP-2 into the PC using the USB-to-mini-USB cable and copy the .cli file into the IOP-2’s user/cps folder
- Eject the USB device and wait 5 seconds
- Remove the IOP-2 from the cable and plug into the control unit of the G drive
- On the IOP-2, navigate to Menu –> Up/Download –> Download panel to drive and begin the download process
Additional Contributions
- Julyann Tu – AWC, Inc.