Yaskawa DriveWorksEZ Application Guide
For the DriveWorksEZ Standard Self-guided Video Training & DriveWorksEZ Pro Remote Demo
Chapter 3: Exercise 1 – Simple Widget Machine Control
- Create a new project called “Exercise 1” and include your name and company name with the Project.
- Create a project page called “Page One”.
- Use the blocks described to accomplish the following:
- 2 Digital Inputs (Terminals S6 & S7): Terminal S6 designated as “Run”, and terminal S7 as “Run Prohibit”. The drive runs ONLY if Terminal S6 is closed and Terminal S7 is open.
- 2 Analog inputs added together (Terminals A1 & A3) become the frequency reference.
- Successfully compile and download the project to a drive (if available).
- Run the drive while monitoring with the DWEZ PC Tool.
- Verify proper program operation before proceeding.
Chapter 5: Exercise 2 - Trolley Car Control
- Create a new project called “Exercise 2” and include your name and company name with the Project.
- Create a project page called “Over travel Control”.
- Use the blocks described to accomplish the following:
- 1 Analog input (Terminal A1) becomes the speed reference.
- 2 Digital inputs (Terminals S1 & S2) become Fwd & Rev run.
- 2 Digital inputs (Terminals S6 & S7) become N.C. Over travel Switches.
- When the “FWD Over travel” switch is “tripped”, only reverse operation is allowed.
- When the “REV Over travel” switch is “tripped”, only forward operation is allowed.
- 1 Digital output (Terminal M5-M6) closes whenever either over travel switch is “tripped”.
- Successfully compile and download the project to the demo unit.
- Run the demo unit from the Virtual I/O while monitoring the status of the M3-M4 output with the DWEZ PC Tool.
- Verify proper program operation before proceeding.
Chapter 6: Exercise 3 – Follower Reference
- Create a new project called “Exercise 3” and include your name and company name with the Project.
- Create a project page called “Follower Ref”.
- Use the blocks described to accomplish the following:
- Generate a frequency reference for another drive that will follow this drive's motor speed with a +/- trim.
- Frequency reference for follower should be based off of MOTOR SPEED.
- Trim amount should be entered via a parameter.
- EXAMPLE: Motor speed = 50%, Trim = -10% → Frequency reference = 45%
- Frequency reference should always be POSITIVE regardless of master motor direction.
- Frequency reference should be sent to several places at once: An Analog output, a pulse train output (MP), scaling: fmax = 10kHz, and a keypad monitor.
- There should be one monitor displaying master motor speed.
- NOTE: Keep in mind that both motor speed and trim amount can be bi-polar. Select proper parameters and monitors.
- Successfully compile and download the project to the A1000 demo unit.
- Run the demo unit from the switch box (Virtual I/O) while monitoring the status of the follower frequency reference with the DWEZ PC Tool.
- Verify proper program operation before proceeding.
Chapter 7: DWEZ Pro Story – Tank Level Control
- Create a new project called “Tank Level” and include your name and company name with the Project.
- Create a project page called “VFD Motor”.
- Use DWEZ function blocks to accomplish the following:
- Control the speed of a pump that is filling a large tank using the DWEZ-PI controller.
- Ultra-sonic sensor above tank (0-10 VDC).
- Noisy signal, due to “waves” in tank, filtering of feedback required.
- Tank level settable via parameter.
- Minimum motor speed settable via parameter.
- Monitors for Tank Level & PI Error, and Drive output speed.
Chapter 7: DWEZ Pro Story - 2-Motor Tank Level Control
- On the existing project called “Tank Level” ...
- Create a new project page called “Line-Started Motor”
- Digital output that starts line-started motor.
- Start conditions: VFD at max freq. & liquid level below a settable parameter for a settable amount of time.
- Stop Conditions: Drive not running, or liquid level above settable parameter for a settable amount of time.
- NOTE: Some changes to the original “Tank Level” project may be required.
Certification Test
Class: DriveWorksEZ Self-guided Video Training, TRM021-DWEZ-Selfguided
Taking the Certification Test: Each question has only one correct answer. Please record all answers on the answer sheet. All questions are equally weighted. A passing score is 90% (1 wrong)
Returning the Certification Test:
- Option 1: Fax the answer sheet (following page) to Yaskawa Technical Training Services at (847) 887-7185.
- Option 2: E-mail the answers to all questions to training@yaskawa.com. Be sure to include all of the contact information listed on the answer sheet.
Receiving Your Score: Scores will be e-mailed to the student.
Answer Sheet
Contact Information:
Name: ____________________ Company: ____________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________ Cell number: ____________________ Title: ____________________ Email: ____________________ Supervisor's Name/ Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Test Date: ____________________
Class Information:
Class Name: DriveWorksEZ Self-guided Video Training
Class Number: TRM021-DWEZ-Selfguided
Version: 1.01
QUESTIONS
- To receive DriveWorks EZ Standard you must fill out a form on Yaskawa.com. a. True b. False
- What is DriveWorks EZ? a. A programming tool used to initialize, monitor, and program drives b. A function block tool which allows the creation of custom logic c. A SCADA software for monitoring multiple drives/devices on a network
- Digital function blocks include... a. AND, NAND, NOR, and XOR Gates b. ADD, SUB, MULT, and DIV Blocks c. LT, LE, EQ, and GE Functions d. TRUE, FALSE, and percentage constants
- What block would be used to provide a custom DWEZ parameter to be changed through the keypad?
a. [ON] Run X
b. [Drive Mon 1]
c. [Q1-04]
d. [U8-07] - What is the quickest way to find out what the function of a given DWEZ block is? a. Check the DWEZ Technical Manual b. Right-click on that block and click “Block Help” c. Call Tech Support d. Open the DWEZ help file and scroll through all blocks
- All of the drives digital and analog I/O is available for use in the DWEZ software. a. True b. False
- In order for the MP terminals to work with a DWEZ monitor which parameter must be set? a. H1-01 b. H3-06 c. H6-06 d. H3-09
- What is the primary benefit of a subroutine? a. It makes the DWEZ program more effective b. Subroutine connections are only counted once, no matter how many times its used c. It makes the program look clean
- What parameter enables/disables DWEZ in the drive? a. A1-07 b. A1-03 c. A1-04 d. R2-D2
- Select the correct truth table for an AND gate
a.
Input 1 Input 2 Output 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 b.
Input 1 Input 2 Output 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 c.
Input 1 Input 2 Output 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1
Optional – To Get DWEZ Pro
DriveWorksEZ Pro
After learning the features and functions of DriveWorksEZ Standard from this self-guided learning program, you may feel it is adequate for your application. If not, you can obtain a more advanced copy of the software called DriveWorksEZ Pro. The difference between the two versions is shown here.
Programming | A1000/U1000 DWEZ Standard | V1000 DWEZ Standard | A1000/U1000 DWEZ Pro | V1000 DWEZ Pro |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of available blocks | 129 | 119 | 231 | 204 |
Number of block connections | 20 | 20 | 100 | 50 |
Function types | 5 numeric, 5 logic | 5 numeric, 5 logic | 20 numeric, 20 logic | 10 numeric, 10 logic |
Drive data | All commands, monitors, and parameters |
Requirements to obtain a DriveWorksEZ Pro License
To obtain a copy of DriveWorksEZ Pro, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
- Contact and receive approval from your Local Yaskawa America, Distributor
- Your Local Distributor must contact and receive approval from their Yaskawa America, Regional Sales Engineer
- Submit the DriveWorksEZ Pro Application form to training@yaskawa.com
- Receive a copy of the DriveWorksEZ Pro Application Guide from Yaskawa America, Technical Training Services
- Successfully complete Chapter 8 of the DriveWorksEZ Pro Self-guided Video Training and pass the certification test
If you are unsure of your Local Yaskawa America Distributor, please enter your zip code into this locator tool.
https://www.yaskawa.com/support-training/support/sales-search
DriveWorksEZ Pro License Application Form
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Returning This Application Form
Email the completed application to training@yaskawa.com
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