How do I view and clear the error log on my SP500 drive?

To view and clear the error log from the SP500 drive you must:

*Press the stop/reset button to stop drive

*Press the mode/enter button which will put drive into program mode

*Find the Err code using the down arrow key

*Press mode/enter to scroll through the errors

*Hit stop/reset to clear faults

What are some common fault codes for the SP500 drive?

HU D–C high bus voltage condition

LU D–C low bus voltage condition

OL Electronic thermal overload

OH Controller high temperature

OC Overcurrent, short circuit protection

FL External function loss

What are important parameters to check on my SP500 drive?

F–00 Control source select (0=local, 1=remote control–terminal speed reference, 2=remote start/stop with keypad speed reference, 3=remote tb start/stop with tb multi–speed presets)

F–01 Accel time 0.5-30 seconds

F–02 Decel time 0.5-30 seconds

F–03 Minimum speed

F–04 Maximum speed

F–05 Current Limit

F–08 RPM scaling at abase speed (whatever you want display to read when drive reaches F–07)

F–14 Elect thermal

How do I find monitoring speed, current, voltage, and percent speed on my SP500 drive?

The drive must be running to check these stats. You will hit the mode/enter key to get the needed LED. Load LED shows percentage of controller fl output amps. Voltage LED shows motor output voltage. With F–13 set to on, all these LED’s lit, shows remote reference percentage

What enclosure rating and size do I need?

NEMA Rating 1 is vented and made for general-purpose indoor usage. 4X/12 is not vented but has base and keypad gaskets and is made for use in indoor environments that require a water-tight and dust-tight enclosure. An enclosure with this NEMA rating encompasses both ratings (4X and 12). NEMA 12 is for indoor usage that call for dust and drip resistance.

Where can I find component locations for drive?

Please refer to these illustrations.

What are the available option kits for SP500 drives? 

Low Energy Snubber Resistor Braking Kit for M/N 1SU2xxxx Drives 2DB2005 D2-3178

Low Energy Snubber Resistor Braking Kit for M/N 1SU4xxxx Drives* 2DB4010 D2-3179

Low Energy Snubber Resistor Braking Kit for M/N 1SU4x015 and 1SU4x020 Drives 2SR40700 2SR41800 D2-3291

Low Energy Snubber Resistor Braking Kit for M/N 1SU5xxxx Drives* 2DB5010 D2-3180

Where can I get the spec sheet for this SP500 drive?

Please see the above “Technical Specs”

Where can I get the wiring diagram for this drive? 

Please refer to the pdf manual for the wiring diagram.

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