SIEB & MEYER

drivemaster4
User Manual
drivemaster4
D-00000244.5
2023-07-28
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 Table of Contents

Contents
of
Table
1 About this Manual................................................................. 5
1.1 Illustration of Warnings................................................................................................5

2 General Information.............................................................. 6
3 Installation............................................................................. 7
3.1 PC Hardware Requirements........................................................................................ 7
3.2 Install drivemaster4......................................................................................................7
3.3 Uninstall drivemaster4................................................................................................. 8

4 Basic Information..................................................................9
4.1 Projects......................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Parameter Sets............................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Online/Offline Mode....................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Online Mode................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.2 Offline Mode................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 User Levels and Password Protection..................................................................... 12

5 User Interface...................................................................... 13
5.1 Start Page....................................................................................................................13
5.1.1 Create Project...............................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Open Project.................................................................................................................16
5.2 Project Page................................................................................................................17
5.2.1 Project Tree.................................................................................................................. 18
5.2.2 Device Tree.................................................................................................................. 21
5.2.3 Device Status............................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Menu Description....................................................................................................... 22
5.3.1 Menu “File”................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Menu “Parameter”........................................................................................................ 23
5.3.3 Menu “Settings”............................................................................................................ 23
5.3.3.1 Color preferences........................................................................................................................ 25
5.3.4 Menu “View”................................................................................................................. 26
5.3.5 Menu “Help”..................................................................................................................26
5.4 Tool bar........................................................................................................................26
5.5 Message Board........................................................................................................... 27
5.6 Watch List....................................................................................................................27

6 Device Settings................................................................... 30
6.1 Device.......................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Network Settings........................................................................................................ 31
6.3 Parameter Sets........................................................................................................... 32

7 Parameter.............................................................................34
8 Tools/Diagnosis...................................................................36
8.1 Actual Drive Values.................................................................................................... 36
8.2 Errors and Messages................................................................................................. 37
8.2.1 Error History................................................................................................................. 38
8.2.2 Error Statistic................................................................................................................ 39
8.3 Operation Time........................................................................................................... 40
8.4 Version Info................................................................................................................. 41
8.5 Scope...........................................................................................................................42
8.5.1 User Interface............................................................................................................... 42
8.5.2 General Procedure....................................................................................................... 43
8.5.3 Configuration and Evaluation....................................................................................... 43
8.5.3.1 Tab “Configure”............................................................................................................................ 44
8.5.3.2 Tab “Measure”..............................................................................................................................46
8.5.3.3 Tab “Cursor”................................................................................................................................. 46
8.5.3.4 Tab “Setup”.................................................................................................................................. 47

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8.5.3.5 Tab “Tuning”................................................................................................................................. 47

8.5.4 Recording..................................................................................................................... 48
8.5.5 Measured values.......................................................................................................... 49
8.5.6 Action bar..................................................................................................................... 51
8.5.7 Scope Settings............................................................................................................. 52
8.6 Data Logger.................................................................................................................54
8.6.1 Charts........................................................................................................................... 54
8.6.2 Actions..........................................................................................................................55
8.6.3 Settings in the Data Logger.......................................................................................... 56
8.7 Fieldbus.......................................................................................................................57
8.7.1 CANopen Diagnosis..................................................................................................... 58
8.8 Object Browser........................................................................................................... 60
8.8.1 Find...............................................................................................................................60
8.8.2 Columns and Details.................................................................................................... 61
8.8.3 Context Menu of an Object...........................................................................................62
8.8.4 Change Values............................................................................................................. 62
8.8.5 Settings in the Object Browser..................................................................................... 62
8.9 Setup............................................................................................................................63
8.9.1 Function Selection........................................................................................................ 63
8.9.2 Control.......................................................................................................................... 65
8.9.3 Settings in the Setup Tool.............................................................................................66

9 User Rights.......................................................................... 68
9.1 Assign User Rights.................................................................................................... 68
9.2 Switch User Level.......................................................................................................69

10 Index.....................................................................................70

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 About this Manual

1 About this Manual

This chapter describes symbols, signal words and abbreviations possibly used in this
manual.

Note
You can download more documentation from the SIEB & MEYER website under http://
www.sieb-meyer.de/downloads.html.

1.1 Illustration of Warnings

In this manual, the warnings listed below are used. Depending on their degree of risk,
the risk levels listed below exist:

DANGER
Imminent risk of injury
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
→ Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid danger.

WARNING
Risk of injury
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
→ Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid danger.

CAUTION
Slight risk of injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
→ Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid danger.

NOTICE
Notice
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
→ Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid danger.

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General Information

2 General Information
This manual will give you basic knowledge of the functions and how to use the operating
software drivemaster4 with a SIEB & MEYER drive of the series SD4x.
The software allows to enter and change the performance parameters of the device in
a systematical and clear way. In addition the functions for error diagnosis and applica-
tion are described. Any made settings have an immediate effect on the operation of the
drive. Besides the software provides different tools, which will help you to put the drive
into operation, set its parameters and analyze its performance. Further information on
the hardware of the individual drive can be found in the technical manual for this device.

Note
Read the hardware documentation of your device and pay attention to the safety instruc-
tions.

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3 Installation
This chapter contains the following information:
▶ list with the hardware requirements to be met by the PC
▶ information on how to install and uninstall the software drivemaster4

Note
Install the software drivemaster4 before connecting a device to the PC.

3.1 PC Hardware Requirements

The PC hardware to which the software will be installed must meet the following re-
quirements:

Operating system: Windows 7 or higher (32 bit and 64 bit)

Graphics card: Windows compatible, SVGA resolution, Color

Hard disc: free memory size approx. 400 Mbyte

Main storage: at least 1 GByte

Interface: network

3.2 Install drivemaster4

Take the following steps to install drivemaster4:

Note
If there are any applications from the software package drivemaster4 installed on the
PC, you must close these before starting the installation.

Note
You need administrator rights to install the software.

1. Download the latest version of the software drivemaster4 from the Internet. This
is located in the download area of the SIEB & MEYER website under www.sieb-
meyer.de. (Please use the guest login.)
2. Start the installation: Double-click on the executable file setupDrivemaster4.exe.
3. Choose a destination directory (folder) and the Start menu entry.
4. Click on the button “Install” to start the installation.
✔ When the installation was successful, the installation program has created the pro-
gram group SIEB & MEYER AG in the start menu.

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3.3 Uninstall drivemaster4

Proceed as follows to uninstall the software drivemaster4:

Note
Before uninstalling the software, close all applications from the software package
drivemaster4.

1. Navigate in the Start menu of your PC to the program group “SIEB & MEYER AG”.
2. Click on the entry “Uninstall drivemaster4” to start the uninstall wizard.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard until the uninstall process is finished.

Note
Additional files that have been saved after installation in the directories of the soft-
ware are also deleted by the uninstall program, i.e. these files become lost. If ad-
ditional files have been saved in a newly created directory in the installation path,
these files will not be removed by the uninstall program. If necessary, these files
must be deleted manually.

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4 Basic Information
The following sections describe the basic working methods of the software drivemas-
ter4. These include managing the SD4x devices in projects and parameter sets and
working in the online or offline mode.

4.1 Projects
The software drivemaster4 manages the SD4x devices by means of projects. A project
is made up of one or more SD4x devices, the corresponding axes and parameter sets.
(One device can have more than one axis.) In addition to the data, each project contains
several settings made by the user.
structure
Project
1:
Fig.
Project

Device 1 ... Device n

Axis 1 ... Axis n

Parameter set ... Parameter set

1 64

Fig. 1: Project structure

For each project a file is saved in the file system of the PC. Unless de-
fined otherwise, you will find the project file in the Documents folder under
...\<Documents>\SIEBMEYER\drivemaster4\project\.
The project data are saved with the project name and the file extension *.dm4.

Note
Only rename project files in the drivemaster4 software. Otherwise you can no longer
open the project in the software.

The devices in a project can be allocated to real devices. That means, a project device
is allocated to a real communication partner. Each axis of a device can manage up to
64 parameter sets but only one of them is active at a time.

4.2 Parameter Sets

Up to 64 parameter sets belong to one axis. Basically; there are two types of parameter
sets: the active parameter set and the not active parameter sets. The axis is operated
with the values defined in the active parameter set. All other parameter sets are not ac-
tive.
The device status bar always display the active parameter set. If you edit another para-
meter set, the status bar has a yellow background.

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In the following example, the parameter set P06 is active, but P04 is being edited at
the moment:

set
parameter
non-active
a
Editing
2:
Fig.
Fig. 2: Editing a non-active parameter set

4.3 Online/Offline Mode

The software drivemaster4 offers two operating modes, the online mode and the offline
mode.
When you open or create a project, the software asks for the desired mode. Within a
project you can switch between the modes by click on the button “Go online” or “Go
offline” in the tool bar.

4.3.1 Online Mode

In the online mode, the software communicates with the devices in your project. You can
read and write parameters or parameter sets. All tools, like scope or data logger, are
available.

Active parameter set

If you select the active parameter set of the current device, you work directly on the de-
vice. That means: When you change a parameter, the new value is applied locally in the
project and simultaneously written into the device. Depending on the device status, the
parameter is immediately active in the device.

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When you switch from the offline mode into the online mode, the following dialog may
appear:

changes
parameter
after
window
Dialog
3:
Fig.
Fig. 3: Dialog window after parameter changes

It indicates differences between the device data and the project data. This dialog may
also appear during operation, when the data differ.
Choose one of the following options:
▶ Read parameters from axis:
The current parameter set is read from the device. The data are imported and saved
in the local parameter set of the project.
▶ Write parameters to axis:
The local parameter set of the project is written to the device and saved there.
▶ Show differences:
The current parameter set is read from the device and compared with the local pa-
rameter set in the project. The differences are displayed in the following dialog.
differences
parameter
with
window
Dialog
4:
Fig.
Fig. 4: Dialog window with parameter differences

The column “Axis” displays the values from the device; the column “drivemaster4”
display the local values from the project. In the bottom right you also find the buttons
“Read parameters from axis” and “Write parameters to axis”.

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Not active parameter sets

In the online mode, the not active parameter sets are handled the same way as in the
offline mode.

4.3.2 Offline Mode

In the offline mode, the software does not communicate with the devices in your project.
You can read and write parameters or parameter sets only locally. Some tools, like
scope or data logger, you can use only conditionally. In scope, for example, you can re-
view saved recordings.

4.4 User Levels and Password Protection

The software drivemaster4 provides different user levels with corresponding access
rights and passwords.
The current user level is also set in the device. Depending on the user level the user
interface shows or hides several elements. In the device the according read and write
permissions are enabled.
Both the device and the software drivemaster4 usually start with the lowest user level
(=User).
The status bar indicates the current user level:
drivemaster4
software
the
of
bar
Status
5:
Fig.
Fig. 5: Status bar of the software drivemaster4

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5 User Interface

5.1 Start Page

The software drivemaster4 opens with the following start page:
interface
user
the
of
page
Start
6:
Fig.
Fig. 6: Start page of the user interface

[1] Title bar

The title bar indicates the program name, the version number and the creation
date of the software.

[2] Menu bar

The program menu looks similar to that of common Windows programs and
provides all functions required for operating the software (see page 22).

[3] Tool bar

Using the buttons here you can directly access frequently used functions of the
program menu (see page 26). When you rest the mouse pointer briefly on
a button, a tooltip with the function appears.

[4] Project
The software drivemaster4 manages all devices by means of projects. Via the
buttons in the area you can create a new project or open an existing project
from the file system.

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[5] Last projects

This area displays the last projects you have worked with. You can open one
of these with one click.
If you do not want to see the last projects, right-
click on the row “Last projects” and select “Clear
history” from the context menu.

[6] Company information

This field displays information on the company SIEB & MEYER AG. In addition,
you can check that you work with the current software version of drivemaster4
via the point “Latest software”.

[7] Status bar

The status bar displays the current user level.

5.1.1 Create Project

In the software drivemaster4 you create projects on the start page (home) via the but-
ton “New project”. As an alternative, you can also create or open a project via the menu
“File”.
project”
“New
Button
7:
Fig.
Fig. 7: Button “New project”

1. Click “New project”. A dialog appears. There you can enter a project name, a short
description, a version number and the file path.
data
project
Enter
8:
Fig.
Fig. 8: Enter project data

2. After confirming the dialog, you must select the desired working method (online or
offline) in the following dialog.

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mode
offline
or
mode
Online
9:
Fig.
Fig. 9: Online mode or offline mode

In the online mode all changes to the parameters are written immediately to the de-
vice. In addition, tools like the object browser or scope are fully available. When you
work offline, changed parameters are only saved locally in the parameter set, i.e. in
the project.
3. After you have selected a working method, the project view opens. Use the buttons
to add online and/or offline devices to your project.
project
the
to
devices
online
Add
10:
Fig.
Fig. 10: Add online devices to the project

– Add online device: A wizard for the device selection appears. It displays all de-
vices that were connected in the network when the wizard was started.
– Add offline device: A wizard for the device selection appears. It shows all de-
vices available in the device database.
Select your device via the list boxes in the top and change the comment, if re-
quired. Then, click on “Finish”.
– Add offline device from parameter set: Select a parameter set file from the file
system. The drivemaster4 software creates the according offline device with the
parameter set from that file.

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4. Selecting an online device: Select the desired device in the wizard. If you want
to add more than one device, press and hold the CTRL key and select the desired
devices with the mouse.

device
Add
11:
Fig.
Fig. 11: Add device

Tip
If you are not sure, which device is your device, you can right-click on a listed device
to identify it. Then, the 3 status LEDs of the connected device will flash for a short
time.

5. Save the project via the button or the menu “File → Save project”.

5.1.2 Open Project

On the start page, you can open the last used projects with a single click.
When a project is opened, the software creates a lock file (<project name>.dm4.lock)
for the project. If this project is then opened by another drivemaster4 instance, the other
instance finds the lock file and opens the project in the read-only mode.
If the user of the second instance makes any changes, these will be displayed only lo-
cally in the project and will not be saved. Only the first instance, which had opened the
project, has write access.
If, for any reason, the lock file still exists after closing the project, you can delete the
file via the context menu of the project. For this purpose, right-click on the project and
select the entry “Remove lock file”:
file
lock
Remove
12:
Fig.
Fig. 12: Remove lock file

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5.2 Project Page

The following figure shows the project view of the drivemaster4 software.

[1] Project tree (p. 18)

The project with all devices and the respective parameter sets is displayed in
a tree structure.

[2] Device tree (p. 21)

All elements for the parameterization, diagnosis and setup of the selected de-
vice are combined in pages and displayed in a tree structure.
[3] Device status (p. 21)
This bar displays the selected device, the active parameter set and the current
device status.

[4] Display area

In this area you can see and edit the selected page (project, parameter, diag-
nosis and setup pages).

[5] Message board (p. 27) and watch list (p. 27)

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5.2.1 Project Tree

The area “Project” contains the devices
and respective parameter sets in a tree
structure. The top node of the tree is the
project. In addition, you can organize the
devices in groups as shown in the example
to the right.

Tip
You can move devices and groups in the
project tree simply by drag & drop.

You can configure the view by means of a context menu (right-click on the title “De-
vices”):

With this menu you can hide and show more data (online/offline status, serial number
and IP address). Via the entry “View devices” you select the data that shall be displayed
for the devices in the tree structure.

Context menu of project

When you select the project node, you can edit the project via the buttons in the display
area. As an alternative, you can use the context menu of the project node (right-click on
the project node):

▶ Expand/Collapse: The project tree is expand-

ed/collapsed.
▶ Expand all/Collapse all: All elements in the
project tree are expanded/collapsed.
▶ Add group: Adds a new group in the project. A
dialog appears, in which you can enter a name for
the new group.
▶ Add online device: Opens a dialog to add a net-
work connected device to the project.
▶ Add offline device: Opens a dialog to add a
device from the internal device database to the
project.
▶ Update: Triggers the search for online devices.

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Context menu of group

You can edit a device group via the context menu (right-click on the group).

▶ Expand/Collapse: The project group is expand-

ed/collapsed.
▶ Expand all/Collapse all: All elements in the
project group are expanded/collapsed.
▶ Add group: Adds a new group within the current
group. A dialog appears, in which you can enter a
name for the new group.
▶ Remove group: Removes the group with all in-
cluded devices. A corresponding request is dis-
played.
▶ Rename group: Opens a dialog to rename the
current group.
▶ Add online device: Opens a dialog to add a net-
work connected device to the group.
▶ Add offline device: Opens a dialog to add a
device from the internal device database to the
group.

Context menu of device

You can edit a device via the context menu (right-click on the device).

▶ Expand/Collapse: The device tree is expand-

ed/collapsed.
▶ Expand all/Collapse all: All elements in the de-
vice tree are expanded/collapsed.
▶ Add parameter set: Opens a dialog to create
and add a new parameter set.
▶ Identify: All 3 status LEDs of the device flash for
a short time.
▶ Reassign: Opens a dialog to assign the project
device to another hardware connected in the net-
work.
▶ Unassign: Disconnects the connection to the
hardware in the network.
▶ Lock: Locks the device for other drivemaster4 in-
stances. This applies to all writ operations.
▶ Unlock: Removes the write lock for the device.
If the lock was set in another drivemaster4 in-
stance, you must enter a 4-digit code.
▶ Remove device: Removes the device from the
project.
▶ Snapshot: Opens a dialog to create a snapshot.
For further information refer to chapter 6.1 “De-
vice ”, page 30.
▶ Change device: Opens a dialog to exchange the
project device with another device from the inter-
nal device database.

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Context menu of parameter set

You can edit a parameter set via the context menu (right-click on the parameter set).

▶ Activate parameter set: Applies the current pa-

rameter set as active parameter set in the project
and in the device.
▶ Remove parameter set: Removes the parame-
ter set. If this is the active parameter set, you
must activate another parameter set beforehand.
▶ Start parameter set wizard: Starts the parame-
ter set wizard to change the current parameter
set.
▶ Open parameter set: Opens a parameter set
from the file system, which replaces the current
parameter set.
▶ Save parameter set: Saves the current para-
meter set in the project. If you work in the on-
line mode, the data are also saved in the device
(flashed).
▶ Copy parameter set: Copies the selected para-
meter set into the clipboard.
▶ Paste parameter set: Pastes the previously
copied parameter set at the cursor position. The
parameter set at this position is replaced with the
copied parameter set.
▶ Move parameter set: Opens a dialog to set a
new parameter set number. The software presets
the next available number. After confirming, the
software moves the parameter set to the new po-
sition. If the entered number is already assigned
to a parameter set, that parameter set will be
overwritten. This menu item is hidden for the pa-
rameter set with number 0 and the active para-
meter set because both parameter sets must not
be moved.
▶ Duplicate parameter set: Opens a dialog to set
a new parameter set number. The software pre-
sets the next available number. After confirming,
the software duplicates the selected parameter
set at the set position. If the entered number is al-
ready assigned to a parameter set, that parame-
ter set will be overwritten.

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5.2.2 Device Tree

When you select a device in the project
tree, the area “Device” displays all ele-
ments for parameterization, diagnosis and
setup of the device in a tree structure.
For each entry the corresponding page is
displayed in the display area.

Context menu of device tree

▶ Expand/Collapse: The entry in the
device tree is expanded/collapsed.
▶ Expand all/Collapse all: All elements
under the tree entry are expand-
ed/collapsed.

5.2.3 Device Status

The device status is always related to the parameter set that is active in the axis. If you
edit a non-active parameter set, the device status bar has a yellow background.

[1] Symbol of the tool currently selected in the device tree

[2] The device selected in the project tree with axis name and active parameter set

[3] STO (safety circuit Safe Torque Off):

▶ Green: STO is not active.
▶ Yellow: STO is active.

[4] POK (Power supply status Power OK)

▶ Green: POK is active.
▶ Yellow: POK is not active.

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[5] Device status:

▶ Green: All is OK.
▶ Yellow: A warning or message is present.
▶ Red: An error is present.
If the setup is active, the text Text “[Setup]” is displayed before the device sta-
tus.

[6] Actual values: The field displays the actual speed and the actual current

[7] Settings: If the current tool provides settings, a button to edit the settings is dis-
played here.

5.3 Menu Description

The program menu provides the following menu items:
▶ File
▶ Parameter
▶ Settings
▶ View
▶ Help

5.3.1 Menu “File”

▶ New project: Opens a new project to manage one or more devices.

▶ Open project: Opens a dialog window to select and call an existing project in the
file system.
▶ History: Displays the last five projects. You can open one of these with one click.
▶ Save project: Saves the current, changed project under the selected file name.
▶ Save project as: Saves a copy of the current project in a new file. Select a target
directory for the file and enter a new file name. The new file name will also be the
name of the project.
▶ Home: Closes the current project and switches to the start page of the program.
▶ Exit: Closes the program drivemaster4.

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5.3.2 Menu “Parameter”

▶ Start parameter set wizard: Starts a wizard to newly create the current parameter
set. At the end the old data are overwritten by the new ones. If you work in the on-
line mode, you are requested to switch to the offline mode beforehand. Confirm this
request.
▶ Open parameter set: Opens a dialog to select an existing parameter set file from
the file system. If you work in the online mode, you are requested to switch to the
offline mode beforehand. Confirm this request.
▶ Save parameter set: Saves the current parameter set in the project. If you work in
the online mode, the data are also saved in the device (flashed).
▶ Save parameter set as: Saves a copy of the current parameter set in a new file.
Select a target directory for the file and enter a file name.
▶ Save partial parameters: Opens a dialog to select individual parameters. Then,
these parameters are saved in a parameter file. In the following saving dialog, se-
lect a target directory for the file and enter a file name. This menu item is hidden in
lower user levels.
▶ Compare parameter set: Opens a dialog to compare two parameter files. By
means of the selection lists in the top area you select the desired parameter sets in
the project or in the file system.
▶ Read parameter set from axis: Reads the current parameter set from the device
and transfers it to the project.
▶ Write parameter set to axis: Writes the current parameter set to the device.
▶ Flash parameter set in the axis: Saves the current parameter set in the device.
(This applies only to the data the device contains at that moment.)

5.3.3 Menu “Settings”

▶ Preferences: Opens a dialog to select the messages that shall be displayed in the
device status (p. 21).
▶ Color preferences: Opens a dialog, in which you can change the coloring of the
drivemaster4 user interface to your liking.
▶ Language: Opens the language selection. The selected language is immediately
active.

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▶ Log file: Via the submenu you can select the information to be displayed in the
message board and to be saved in the log file.

▶ User level: Switches the user level.(see chapter 9.2 “Switch User Level”,
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5.3.3.1 Color preferences

Via the menu “Settings → Color preferences” opens the dialog window “Application
colors”. Here, you can adapt the coloring of the drivemaster4 user interface to your lik-
ing.
colors
Application
13:
Fig.
Fig. 13: Application colors

In the top area you can choose between a light and a dark background for the software.
The setting “System” means that the software adopts the color mode from your Windows
settings.

Below that you can set the desired color of the individual objects, each via the button .
When you have finished the changes, you can save your color profile in the file system
via the button “Save”. Via the button “Open” you can load a saved color profile.
In order to apply the adapted color profile to the user interface, click the button “OK”.

Note
Some changes, for example the application color mode, are applied only after a software
restart.

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5.3.4 Menu “View”

Via the menu “View” you can display or hide some of the general elements the user in-
terface provides. These are the message board, the project tree, the device tree and the
watch list.

5.3.5 Menu “Help”

▶ Help: Opens the online help for the software drivemaster4.

▶ SIEB & MEYER AG online: Opens the website of SIEB & MEYER AG.
▶ Check for updates: Opens a dialog to download an update for the software drive-
master4 directly from the SIEB & MEYER website.
▶ About: Displays version information of the software and the contact address of
SIEB & MEYER AG.

5.4 Tool bar

bar
Tool
14:
Fig.
Fig. 14: Tool bar

The tool bar contains the most important functions from the main menu. In addition, the
following two buttons are available here:
▶ Panic (Esc): This button shuts down the drive immediately (during setup).
▶ Go online/offline: Switches the working mode. In the online mode all changes to
the parameters are written immediately to the device. In addition, tools like the ob-
ject browser or scope are fully available. When you work offline, changed parame-
ters are only saved locally in the parameter set, i.e. in the project.

Tip
A right-click on the tool bar opens a context menu. Here you can define the size of the
icons and show or hide the button names.

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5.5 Message Board

The message board displays messages and errors in detail since the software was
started:
board
Message
15:
Fig.
Fig. 15: Message board

Click this button to clear the message board.

Click this button to save the entries in a log file.

Via the menu “View” you can show or hide the message board.

5.6 Watch List

In the watch list you can permanently watch objects from the drivemaster4 software,
regardless of the page that is currently displayed. You can also edit the objects in the
watch list.
Via the menu “View” you can show or hide the watch list.
In order to add objects to the watch list, proceed as follows: Open the context menu of
the parameter, actual value or object (right-click on the displayed value). Select the entry
“Add to watch list”. In the object browser you can also add objects to the watch list via
drag & drop.
The objects in the watch list are displayed with the following properties: device name,
axis name, object name, value and unit:
list
Watch
16:
Fig.
Fig. 16: Watch list

Click this button to clear the watch list window.

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Click this button to load a saved watch list from the file system. The following
dialog appears:

list
watch
Assign
17:
Fig.
Fig. 17: Assign watch list
On the left side the project devices are displayed. The selection lists on the right
side contain the devices from the watch list file. You can assign the objects from
the file to any device in the project. When you rest the mouse pointer briefly on
a device, a tooltip with the contained objects appears.

Click this button to save the object selection of the watch list in a file.
view
Set
18:
Fig.
Click this button to change the view
of the watch list. The simple list
view is set by default. With the
grouped list view all objects of an
axis are combined. In addition, the
device status is displayed at the
group.

Fig. 18: Set view

view
list
grouped
with
list
Watch
19:
Fig.
Fig. 19: Watch list with grouped list view

Click this button to pause the reading of the objects in the watch list.

Tip
You can change the order of the objects in the watch list, for example alphabetically by
device or name. For this purpose click into the header of the according table column. A
small arrow symbol appears in the middle of the table cell. When you click into this table
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Context menu
For the objects in the watch list, the following context menu appears (right-click on ob-
ject).

Note
It is possible to select several objects and edit them via the context menu.

▶ Remove: Removes the selected object from the

watch list.
▶ Reassign: Opens a dialog to assign the object to an-
other device in the current project.
▶ Background color: Opens a dialog to change the
background color of the object in the watch list.
▶ Copy text: Copies the content of the selected field to
the clipboard.

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6 Device Settings
When you select a device in the project tree and click on the top entry in the device tree,
the device settings are displayed.
The display area is divided into the following 3 fields:
▶ Device
▶ Network settings
▶ Parameter sets

6.1 Device
configuration
Device
20:
Fig.
Fig. 20: Device configuration

In the field “Device” you can change the name of the axis. Press the enter key to confirm
your input. The device type and the serial number are only displayed for your information
and cannot be edited.
The following buttons are available:
▶ Reassign: Opens a dialog to assign the project device to another hardware con-
nected in the network.
▶ Identify: All 3 status LEDs of the device flash for a short time. Click this button to
check that the project device is connected with the right SD4x drive.
▶ Lock: Locks the device for other drivemaster4 instances. This applies to all writ op-
erations.
▶ Unlock: Removes the write lock for the device. If the lock was set in another drive-
master4 instance, you must enter a 4-digit code.

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▶ Snapshot: Opens a dialog to create a snapshot.

A snapshot is an image of the current device status that you can send to the
SIEB & MEYER service in case of problem. For this purpose, the project including
all objects is saved in a ZIP file.
In the following dialog you create and save the snapshot:

creator
Snapshot
21:
Fig.
Fig. 21: Snapshot creator

Note
Enter a detailed description of the problem with your device or application in the
field “Problem description” before you save the snapshot by click on “OK”.
▶ Change device: Opens a dialog to exchange the project device with another device
from the internal device database.

6.2 Network Settings

In the network settings you configure the communication with the selected device.
settings
Network
22:
Fig.
Fig. 22: Network settings

Note
At first you must click the button “Edit” to enable editing of the parameters for the network
settings. When you have finished editing, click on the button “Apply” to activate the new
network configuration.

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Ethernet
The SD4x drive communicates with the operating software drivemaster4 via Ethernet
and IPv4 protocol.
Each device in an IPv4 network requires 3 parameters:
▶ IP address
▶ subnet mask
▶ standard gateway
In which way the SD4x drive receives these parameters, depends on the network and
is controlled via the address mode. In the network settings you configure the commu-
nication parameters accordingly.

Note
Changes are not applied immediately but only after restarting the drive or unplugging
and replugging the network cable.

For a detailed description, refer to the document “Drive Amplifier SD4x – Ethernet Con-
figuration”.

NTP
NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a standard for clock synchronization. Here, you can set
the IP address of the server and the update interval.

6.3 Parameter Sets

In this field you can add parameter sets to the current device. If the displayed parame-
ter set is not the active one, you can remove it or activate it in the axis. In the online
mode, you can also define how a parameter set is selected for the axis.
sets
parameter
with
Working
23:
Fig.
Fig. 23: Working with parameter sets

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Add parameter set

When you add a parameter set, the following dialog appears:

set
parameter
Add
24:
Fig.
Fig. 24: Add parameter set

As parameter set number the software sets automatically the first number available. You
have the following possibilities:
▶ Start parameter set wizard: Starts a wizard to create the new parameter set.
▶ Open parameter set: Opens a dialog to select an existing parameter set file from
the file system.
▶ Copy existing parameter set: Opens a dialog to copy another parameter set of the
device. You can edit the name, description and ID of the parameter set directly in
that dialog.

Select parameter set

In the online mode, the list “Selection source” is available. Use this list to determine how
a parameter set for the axis is to be selected:
▶ Fixed selection (EEPROM): The user activates the desired parameter set in the
user interface. The software saves the parameter set number for a possible restart.
▶ Digital inputs: The desired parameter set is determined by the connection of the dig-
ital inputs. If you wish to select the different parameter sets via the digital inputs, the
control channel of all parameter sets must be set to “Digital inputs” (see parameter
page “Drive control”). When the parameter set is changed via the digital inputs, the
software displays a corresponding message that you must confirm.
▶ Bus system: The desired parameter set is selected via the object “Parameter set
- Selection”. When the parameter set is changed via the bus system, the software
displays a corresponding message that you must confirm.

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7 Parameter
Under the node “Parameter” in the device tree,
the software provides all parameters of the cur-
rent parameter set combined in pages. Click on
the desired entry in the tree structure to open
the corresponding parameter page in the dis-
play area.

Note
When you work with several devices and pa-
rameter set in one project, make sure that you
have selected the right parameter set before
making any changes. The selected parame-
ter set is always displayed in device status
bar (p. 21).

When you select a device in the project tree and then click the group node “Parame-
ter” in the device tree, the parameter set actions are available in the display area.
action
set
Parameter
25:
Fig.
Fig. 25: Parameter set action

Parameter set
In this section you can edit the name, the description and the ID of the selected para-
meter set.
In addition, the date and time of the last change via the user interface and the version of
the parameter set structure are displayed. Both values cannot be edited.

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Device actions
If you work in the online mode, you can read write the parameter set via the buttons.
Writing the parameter set is not possible, though, when the device is locked by another
drivemaster4 instance.
The parameter set actions are also available in the main menu under the item “Parame-
ter”.

File actions
All file actions are also available in the main menu under the item “Parameter”. The fol-
lowing buttons are available here:
▶ Start parameter set wizard: Starts a wizard to newly create the current parameter
set. At the end the old data are overwritten by the new ones. If you work in the on-
line mode, you are requested to switch to the offline mode beforehand. Confirm this
request.
▶ Open parameter set: Opens a dialog to select an existing parameter set file from
the file system. If you work in the online mode, you are requested to switch to the
offline mode beforehand. Confirm this request.
▶ Save parameter set: Saves the current parameter set in the project. If you work in
the online mode, the data are also saved in the device (flashed).
▶ Save parameter set as: Saves a copy of the current parameter set in a new file.
Select a target directory for the file and enter a file name.
▶ Save partial parameters: Opens a dialog to select individual parameters. Then,
these parameters are saved in a parameter file. In the following saving dialog, se-
lect a target directory for the file and enter a file name. This menu item is hidden in
lower user levels.
▶ Compare parameter set: Opens a dialog to compare two parameter files. By
means of the selection lists in the top area you select the desired parameter sets in
the project or in the file system.
comparison
set
Parameter
26:
Fig.
Fig. 26: Parameter set comparison

By default, the dialog displays only the differences. Via the checkbox n the bottom
left corner you can display all parameter.

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8 Tools/Diagnosis
The software drivemaster4 provides different
tools for setup and diagnosis of the device.
When you have selected a device in the project
tree, all available tools are displayed under the
node “Tools/Diagnosis” in the device tree. Click
on the desired entry in the tree structure to open
the corresponding tool in the display area on
the right side.
In order to fully use the tools, you must work in
the online mode and select the active parame-
ter set in the project tree.

8.1 Actual Drive Values

This page displays all important data that describe the current status of the drive.
values
drive
Actual
27:
Fig.
Fig. 27: Actual drive values

When you right-click on a value, the following context menu appears:

▶ Add to watch list: Adds the current object

to the watch list.
▶ Add to scope/data logger: Adds
the current object to the diagno-
sis tools scope (p. 42) and data
logger (p. 54).

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8.2 Errors and Messages

This page displays the errors and messages of the device. The error or message code
is indicated in squared brackets.
In addition, you can display an error history and error statistics via the tabs in the top.
messages
and
Errors
28:
Fig.
Fig. 28: Errors and messages

Overview
The field “Current error” displays the current error of the drive system, if present. This is
the error of the highest priority.
The field “Latched error” displays the saved error of the drive control. This is the error
that caused the last shutdown of the drive. When the error is reset, the saved error is
also cleared.

Current errors
This field displays all current errors of the drive system.

Current messages
This field displays all current messages of the drive system.

Error reset
When an error is removed, it is saved. Via the button “Error reset” you can reset the
saved error.

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8.2.1 Error History

The error history lists the errors that occurred in the current device. The errors are dis-
played in descending order by date.

history
Error
29:
Fig.
Fig. 29: Error history

You can click on the expansion arrow on the left to display additional information on the
device status at the time of the error.

Print
Via the button “Print”, the printer dialog appears to print the error history. Select the page
orientation and your printer in the print preview.

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8.2.2 Error Statistic

The error statistics tab displays the frequency of each error that occurred in the cur-
rent device. The most frequent error is at the top.

statistics
Error
30:
Fig.
Fig. 30: Error statistics

Print
Via the button “Print”, the printer dialog appears to print the error statistics table. Select
the page orientation and your printer in the print preview.

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8.3 Operation Time

This page indicates the operating hours of the device and the respective parameter
sets.
time
Operation
31:
Fig.
Fig. 31: Operation time

In addition, the page displays the date and time of the device. Click on the button
in the field “Date time” to open a dialog, in which you can set the date and time of the
device.

Print
Via the button “Print”, the printer dialog appears to print the operation time table. Select
the page orientation and your printer in the print preview.

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8.4 Version Info

This page displays all information on the hardware, software and logic as well as the
current parameter set of the selected device.
information
Version
32:
Fig.
Fig. 32: Version information

Update system software

Via the button “Update system software” you can load a new system software from the
file system into the device.

Industrial Ethernet update

Via the button “Industrial Ethernet update” you can update the firmware of your multipro-
tocol chip for the fieldbus communication, if required. For further information refer to the
technical information “TIE_SD4_netX90-FirmwareUpdate.pdf”.

Note
The software disables the axis for the update.

Print
Via the button “Print”, the printer dialog appears to print the version information on this
page. Select the page orientation and your printer in the print preview.

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8.5 Scope
In the tool scope you can record up to 6 numerical objects and display the values as
curve or table. The scope tool is intended for recording very fast processes, whereas the
tool data logger (p. 54) is used to monitor slower processes over a longer period of
time.
Scope recordings are carried out autonomously in the drive and can be controlled via
several trigger functions. The scope tool has the following performance data:
▶ Up to 6 channels can be recorded simultaneously.
▶ Up to 1000 measured values can be recorded per channel.
▶ The maximum recording rate results from the system cycle of 16 kHz; it is 62.5 µs.
▶ The minimum recording time results from the maximum recording rate of 62.5 µs
and the maximal 1000 measured values per channel; it is 62.5 ms.

8.5.1 User Interface

In scope, the user interface is divided into 5 areas:

Scope
33:
Fig.
Fig. 33: Scope

[1] Configuration and Evaluation (p. 43)

[2] Recording (p. 48)

[3] Measured values (p. 49)

[4] Action bar (p. 51)

[5] Settings (p. 52)

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8.5.2 General Procedure

To record values in the scope tool, proceed as follows:
Configuration
At first, you configure the recording in the tab “Configure”. For this purpose take the fol-
lowing steps:
1. Select the objects to be recorded in the configuration area on the left.
2. Set a recording time.
3. Select a trigger condition and set the according parameters.
Setup
If you want to record dynamic values of the motor, you can operate the motor via scope:
4. Switch to the tab “Setup”.
5. Select a function and the reference speed value and start the operation via the but-
tons below.
Start recording
After configuring you can start to record in the area “Recording”:
6. Start recording by click on the button “Start” or “Single shot”.
a. Start: Recording of the selected curves is restarted continuously. With each
trigger the measured values are loaded and displayed. Click the button “Stop”
to stop recording.
b. Single shot: If the trigger event occurs frequently, you can start a single
recording. After reading, scope displays the values and switches to the status
“Finished”. Then you can evaluate the measured values.
Evaluate measured values
7. After recording, you can evaluate the measured values as a graph or as a table. You
have the following options:

a. Switch view: Via the buttons and you can switch between the graph
and the table view.
b. Zoom: In order to zoom into the graph, you must press and hold the left
mouse button and draw a rectangle over the desired zoom area.
Double-click on the graph to reset the zoom.
c. Characteristic values: Click on the tab “Measure” to see the calculated char-
acteristic values.
d. Cursor values: Click on the tab “Cursor” to see the measured values of the
current cursor position and two additional measuring cursors.
Archive measured values

8. Save or print the recording for later use.

8.5.3 Configuration and Evaluation

This area is divided into 5 tabs. In the tab “Configuration” you set the parameters for the
desired recording. After recording you can evaluate measured values in the tabs “Mea-
sure” and “Cursor”. Via the tab “Setup” you can operate the drive. The tab “Tuning” pro-
vides some relevant parameters that you can change there directly.

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8.5.3.1 Tab “Configure”

Here you select the objects to be recorded, the recording time and the trigger function.

Object selection
You can select up to 6 objects of the device to be recorded. Each of these object repre-
sents a channel then.
Channels
34:
Fig.
Fig. 34: Channels

Double-click into the table cell to display the list with the selectable objects. Initially, the
list contains a preselection of objects. If you want to record other objects, you can add
these in the selection list. For this purpose you must navigate to the page with the de-
sired object. Then, open the context menu of the object (right-click on displayed value)
and select the entry “Add to scope/data logger”.
For more clarity, you can hide or show the curves via the checkboxes in the column “Vis-
ible”.

Recording time
The recording time is the time period between the first and the last measured value. You
can freely choose the recording time but the value must be greater than the minimum
recording time of 62.5 ms.
time
Recording
35:
Fig.
Fig. 35: Recording time

At first, you should select the unit (ms, s or min). Then, you can select the time period
from a list or enter the desired value.
Based on the set recording time, the software calculates the sample interval and the
number of samples. The sample interval is always a multiple of the minimum sample in-
terval of 62.5 µs. It is selected so as to record as many measured values as possible
within the recording time. The number of samples is limited to 1000 measured values.

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Trigger
The trigger defines the end of the recording. There are different trigger conditions. The
point in time of the trigger event is the zero point on the time axis. You must select the
parameters “Trigger condition” and “Trigger position” in any case. Depending on the trig-
ger condition other parameter may appear.
▶ Trigger position
You can freely choose the position of the trigger event in the recording. The value
is indicated in percent. A trigger position of 100 % means that the trigger event is
located on the right edge o the recording. When you select a trigger position of 0 %,
the trigger event is located on the left edge of the recording.
graph
the
in
position
Trigger
36:
Fig.
Fig. 36: Trigger position in the graph

▶ Trigger condition
You can choose one of the following trigger conditions:
Auto trigger As soon as the trigger is enabled, it is fired. There are no other
parameters.

Edge + The trigger is enabled, when the value of the trigger object is be-
low the trigger threshold. Then, the trigger is fired as soon as the
trigger threshold has been reached or passed from below. In ad-
dition, you must set the trigger object and the trigger threshold.
You can choose the trigger object from all objects that also can be
recorded.

Edge − The trigger is enabled, when the value of the trigger object is
above the trigger threshold. Then, the trigger is fired as soon as
the trigger threshold has been reached or passed from above. In
addition, you must set the trigger object and the trigger threshold.
You can choose the trigger object from all objects that also can be
recorded.

Error <> 0 The trigger is enabled, when no error is present

(object 83: ERROR_CODE_DS402_LATCHED is 0). The
trigger is enabled, when error is present (object 83:
ERROR_CODE_DS402_LATCHED is not 0). There are no other
parameters.

Error = value The trigger is enabled, when no error is present (object 83:
ERROR_CODE_DS402_LATCHED is 0). The trigger is en-
abled, when the selected error is present (object 83:
ERROR_CODE_DS402_LATCHED has the value of the error
number). In addition, you must set the error number of the ac-
cording error.

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8.5.3.2 Tab “Measure”

For each channel, the software calculates several characteristic values and displays
them in a table.

Measurements
37:
Fig.
Fig. 37: Measurements

Each channel is a series of measured values. In the following, the number of measured
values is indicated with n. Individual measured values are X0, X1 … Xn−1.
The following values are indicated for each channel:

Min. value The minimum value minVal is the smallest measured value of the
series.

Max. value The maximum value maxVal is the greatest measured value of
the series.
Peak to peak The range R is the difference between the maximum value and
the minimum value.
R = maxVal − minVal

Average value The arithmetic average value is the sum of all measured values
divided by their number.

Standard deviation The standard deviation σ is the square root of the mean square
deviation from the average value.

True RMS The RMS value trueRMS is the square root of the average value
of the quadratic measured values.

AC RMS The RMS value AC RMS has no offset or DC component. It is

calculated from the root of the difference between the quadratic
RMS value and the quadratic average value.

8.5.3.3 Tab “Cursor”

The current cursor under the mouse pointer and the two measuring cursors “Cursor 1”
and “Cursor 2” define a point on the time axis each.

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graph
the
in
Cursors
38:
Fig.
Fig. 38: Cursors in the graph

These points in time together with the corresponding measured values of each channel
are displayed in a table.
table
Cursor
39:
Fig.
Fig. 39: Cursor table

You can show or hide Cursor 1 and Cursor 2 via the checkboxes on the right. In order to
move the these cursors, press and hold the Shift key and click with the left mouse button
into the graph.

8.5.3.4 Tab “Setup”

Via this tab you can operate the drive while recording measured values in the scope tool.
Setup
40:
Fig.
Fig. 40: Setup

The operating elements correspond to those from the setup tool, see chapter
8.9 “Setup”, page 63.

8.5.3.5 Tab “Tuning”

Via this tab you can edit some relevant parameters for the drive configuration directly
in the scope tool. New values are immediately applied in the parameter set and in the
device.

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Tuning
41:
Fig.
Fig. 41: Tuning

8.5.4 Recording
In this area you can start recording. In addition, the status of the scope tool is displayed
here.
Recording
42:
Fig.
Fig. 42: Recording

Scope status
The status field shows the internal status of the scope tool. The following states may
appear:
Recording is not active and there are no measured val-
ues of a previous recording available.

In the period between start of the recording and the trig-

ger point, data are recorded without the trigger being en-
abled. This is necessary so that there are always enough
measured values before the trigger event.

The trigger is enabled and the measuring data are

recorded while waiting for the trigger condition.

The trigger condition has fired and the remaining data be-
tween the trigger point and the end of recording are being
recorded.

Recording is finished and the measured value are ready

for evaluation.

Recording cannot be started because the drivemaster4

software has generated a faulty scope configuration for
the drive. Please, install the current version of the drive-
master4 software.

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Start and stop recording

Starts a single recording. After recording, the measured

data are displayed and the scope tool switches to the sta-
tus “Finished”.
Starts a permanent recording. When recording is fin-
ished, the measured values are displayed and the next
recording is started.

The current recording is cancelled and the scope tool

switches to the status “Idle”.

Trigger counter and last trigger time

This field displays how often the scope tool has triggered
until now. The point in time of the last trigger is also in-
dicated. Click the button on the right to reset the counter
to 0.

Read available data

Via this button you can display measured data of a fin-

ished recording. This is useful, when the recording was
not started from your drivemaster4 software instance but,
for example, by the scope auto start.

8.5.5 Measured values

This area displays the measured values of a recording.

Click the button in the action bar to display the measured values in a table:
view
Table
43:
Fig.
Fig. 43: Table view

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Click the button in the action bar to switch back to the graph:

view
Graphic
44:
Fig.
Fig. 44: Graphic view

X-axis with trigger

The X-axis always shows the time. The zero point of the time axis is the trigger point.
This is also indicated with a small triangle at the top of the graph.

Y-axis with active channel

All channels are displayed in the graph but they do not necessarily have the same scal-
ing. The number of the Y-axis belong to the active channel. To the left of the Y-axis is the
name of the active channel with the corresponding background color.
In order to switch the active channel, click with the left mouse button on the desired ob-
ject in one of the tabs “Configure”, “Measure” or “Cursor”.

Scaling of the Y-axis

The scaling of the Y-axis depends on different factors. The following basic rules apply:
▶ All curves have the same zero line on the Y-axis. Here applies:
– If there are only positive measured values, the zero line is located at the bottom
edge.
– If there are only negative measured values, the zero line is located at the top
edge.
– If there are negative as well as positive measured values, the zero line is located
in the middle.
▶ All curves with the same unit have the same scaling. This way, the reference and
the actual value of the speed controller, for example, are scaled the same and you
can compare them directly.
▶ Curves with similar maximum values have the same scaling: Even if 2 curves do not
have the same unit, they can have the same scaling. Scope uses the same scaling
for curves whose maximum values differ by up to 20 %.

Actions in the graph

Zoom left mouse button + drag

You can zoom the graph by defining a zoom rectangle. Po-
sition the mouse cursor at one corner of the zoom rectan-
gle. Then, press and hold the left mouse button and drag the
mouse cursor to the opposite corner. When you release the
left mouse button, the marked area is zoomed in.

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Reset zoom double-click (left mouse button)

Double-click on the graph to reset the zoom and display the
whole recording again.
Reset zoom stepwise CTRL + left mouse button
If you have zoomed the graph several times, you can reset
the zoom stepwise. Press and hold the CTRL key and click
into the graph using the left mouse button to reset one zoom
step.

Move graph middle mouse button + drag

When you have zoomed the graph, you can move the dis-
played part. For this purpose press and hold the middle
mouse button and drag the mouse cursor in the desired direc-
tion.

8.5.6 Action bar

To the right of the graph you can find the action bar with several buttons. The following
actions are available:

Display the recording as graph.

Display the recording as table.

Print recording.
The print preview appears. Here you can select the page orientation and your
printer.

Save recording in a file.

A file selection dialog appears to save the recording. The following file formats are available:
▶ Scope configuration file (*.4scf): Only the configuration is saved.

▶ Scope data file (*.sdt): The configuration and the measured values are
saved.
▶ PDF file (*.pdf): A PDF file similar to a print-out is created.
▶ Comma separated values (*.csv): The measured values are written as ASCII
file with commas as separators. You can import this file in MS Excel.

Open a file.
A file selection dialog appears to open a file. The following file formats are available:
▶ Scope configuration file (*.4scf): Only the configuration is read.

▶ Scope data file (*.sdt): A recording complete with configuration and mea-
sured values is read.

Activate/deactivate scope auto start.

Via this button you can use the current configuration for scope auto start. If the
button is active, the drive will start scope with this configuration at the next sys-
tem start.

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8.5.7 Scope Settings

Click on the gear symbol in the device status bar to open the settings dialog. Here
you can make global settings for the scope tool. There are two tabs.

Tab “Curves”
Here, you can change the color and the character style of each channel.
curves
–
settings
Scope
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Fig.
Fig. 45: Scope settings – curves

Click the button to choose a color for the channel.

Via the selection list “Width” you can change the line width. Via the selection list “Style”
you can choose another line style.

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Tab “Added objects”

Here, you can remove the additional objects that you or another user have added to
scope.

objects
added
–
settings
Scope
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Fig.
Fig. 46: Scope settings – added objects

Select one or more objects to remove them with the button “Clear selected” from the list.
To remove all objects from the list, click the button “Clear all”.

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8.6 Data Logger

Using the data logger tool you can record and document up to 6 objects of the device
over a longer period of time.

In the data logger tool, the user interface is divided into 3 areas:
logger
Data
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Fig.
Fig. 47: Data logger

[1] Charts (p. 54)

[2] Actions (p. 55)

[3] Settings (p. 56)

8.6.1 Charts
A chart displays 300 values across the visible length. If the curve reaches the right end
of the chart, the time axis is automatically scrolled forward.

Select object
Using the selection list “Object” above the chart, you select the object to be recorded.
As soon as you have set the desired object, the according curve will be recorded in the
chart.
Initially, the list contains a preselection of objects. If you want to record other objects, you
can add these in the selection list. For this purpose you must navigate to the page with
the desired object. Then, open the context menu of the object (right-click on displayed
value) and select the entry “Add to scope/data logger”.

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Remove chart
In order to remove a chart from the user interface, click the close button (X) in the top
right corner of the according chart.

Context Menu
A right-click on a chart opens a context menu with the following options:

▶ Show minor grid: Displays the small

grid in the chart.
▶ Show data points: Shows the individ-
ual data points in the curve.
▶ Stepped curve: Activates a stepped
view of the curve.
▶ Copy chart to clipboard...: Copies the
current curve to the clipboard.
▶ Save chart as image...: Opens a dialog
to save the current curve as image file
(*.bmp).

8.6.2 Actions
The following buttons and actions are available in the action area.

Adds a chart in the user interface. You can add up to

5 charts below the first.

Removes all charts at ones from the user interface.

Clears and restarts the curves in all charts.

Opens the printer dialog to print all charts with the current
curves. Select the page orientation and your printer in the
print preview.

The interval time specifies the time between two values.

You can set a value in the range between 0.1 s and 100 s.
When you change the interval time, the recorded curves
in all charts are cleared and restarted.

In the section “Log file” you can log the data. Click the
symbol and enter a name and a target directory for
the log file.
The data are saved in ASCII format (measured values
are divided by the tab character ASCII: 0x09). Click the
button “Start” to start the data logging and click “Stop” to
stop the data logging.

Click the button to delete the log file in the user inter-
face; the file remains in the file system.
Starts the recording

Stops the recording.

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8.6.3 Settings in the Data Logger

Click on the gear symbol in the device status bar to open the settings dialog. Here
you can make global settings for the data logger tool. There are two tabs.

Tab “Colors”
Here you can change the colors of the charts.
colors
–
settings
logger
Data
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Fig.
Fig. 48: Data logger settings – colors

Via the radio buttons int he top you can define a color gradient for the chart background.

Click the button to change a color.

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Tab “Added objects”

Here, you can remove the additional objects that you or another user have added to
the data logger.

objects
added
–
settings
logger
Data
49:
Fig.
Fig. 49: Data logger settings – added objects

Select one or more objects to remove them with the button “Clear selected” from the list.
To remove all objects from the list, click the button “Clear all”.

8.7 Fieldbus
The diagnosis page “Fieldbus” logs the bus activities. For each fieldbus system a tab is
provided in the top section (currently only CANopen is implemented).

Output window
Each message is displayed as a text line in the output window. If a message is received
a second time, this message will be displayed in the same text line. Therefore, the mes-
sages in the output window are sorted in order of their first occurrence. New messages
are always appended at the bottom of the entries in the output window.
The drivemaster4 software can interpret some messages and displays there content in
detail. These messages are marked with an arrow symbol at the left border of the output
window.
The following messages are displayed:
▶ messages that were addressed to the drive and received by the drive as valid
▶ broadcast messages that were recognized as valid
▶ all messages sent by the drive
Messages that were not addressed to the drive or invalid messages are not displayed.

Clear
You can clear the output window by click on the button “Clear”. Afterwards, logging the
detected messages is restarted.

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Status display
If the selected bus system has a status, it is displayed in the lower part of the page.

8.7.1 CANopen Diagnosis

CANopen
for
page
Diagnosis
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Fig.
Fig. 50: Diagnosis page for CANopen

For CANopen the following information is displayed in the output window:

Time System time of the drive when the message was received:
The time has a resolution of 1 second. With this information you can find
out, if a message was not sent or received over a longer period of time.

CAN time CAN bus timer for Tx and Rx frames:

This value indicates the point in time when the beginning of the identifier
field appeared on the CAN bus. The resolution is in µs as 16-bit counter.
With the CAN time you can find out the order, in which two different mes-
sages were sent or received.

Msgs/s Number of sent or received messages per second

ID CAN ID of the message in decimal and hexadecimal format

Name Name or meaning of the CAN message

Dir Direction of the message:

Rx messages are received by the drive. Tx messages are sent by the dri-
ve.

DLC Data Length Code – number of user data bytes in the message

Data Data of the message:

If the drivemaster4 software knows the data structure, it displays the inter-
preted data in the text lines below.

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NMT status
This field displays the operational status of the bus system. The CAN bus can have the
following states: Initialization, Pre-Operational, Operational and Stopped.

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8.8 Object Browser

The object browser is a debug and diagnosis tool with access to the device-internal pa-
rameters and states in the device. These individual objects are combined and saved in
a device-dependent object dictionary and are subject to different access rights accord-
ing to the device status.
The object browser displays all visible objects of the selected drive in a table. The indi-
vidual objects organized in appropriate categories:
browser
Object
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Fig.
Fig. 51: Object browser

All objects listed in the object browser are read permanently and the current values
(contents) are displayed. The reading of the objects is only terminated when the object
browser is closed.
There are 4 types of objects:
▶ actual values
▶ parameters
▶ data base
▶ objects
You can edit parameters and objects only. Actual values amd database objects are only
displayed. When you rest the mouse pointer briefly on an object, a tooltip with the object
details appears.

8.8.1 Find
Via the input field “Find:” you can search for an object. The software searches in the fol-
lowing columns: name, short name, object, ID and unit. However, only the columns that
are shown are taken into account. Click on the button to the right to reset the search.

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8.8.2 Columns and Details

Right-click into the header of the object table to display the following context menu.

1. In the top area you can show or hide the following object
details:
– Short name: short name of the object (used, for ex-
ample, on the parameter and diagnosis pages of the
drivemaster4 software)
– Object: internal name of the object
– ID: identification number of the object
– Byte index: index within the value
– Byte count: number of used bytes
– Value: current value
– Unit: current unit
– Data type: data type of the value
– Access rights: access rights displayed as code
2. The area with the object types (actual values, parame-
ters, database, objects) is a filter. Select only the object
types that you want to see.
3. In the bottom area you can expand or collapse the
nodes in the object tree. (This area is only available in
the column “Name”.)

Column “ID”
In the column ID “ID” you can switch between a decimal and a hexadecimal represen-
tation.

Column “Value”
In the column “Value” you can open the following settings dialog via the last entry in the
context menu:
values
object
for
dialog
Settings
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Fig.
Fig. 52: Settings dialog for object values

Use the selection lists to change the background color and the text color for the value
column.
If the checkbox below these is activated, you can change values directly. If not, you must
double-click on a value to enable editing.

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8.8.3 Context Menu of an Object

When you right-click on an object, the following context menu appears:

▶ Add to watch list: Adds the current ob-

ject to the watch list (p. 27).
▶ Add to scope/data logger: Adds
the current object to the diagno-
sis tools scope (p. 42) and data
logger (p. 54).
▶ Copy text: Copies the name of the cur-
rent object to the clipboard.

8.8.4 Change Values

Changing object values is restricted by the object variant and the device status. Click
on an editable value to change it. Depending on your settings, you may have to double-
click on the value to enable editing (see context menu value column (p. 61)).
For arrays, characteristic curves and CANopen objects, a double-click opens an editor
in the bottom of the page. There, you can see the individual values and edit a value on
double-click.

8.8.5 Settings in the Object Browser

Click on the gear symbol in the device status bar to open the following settings dia-
log of the object browser.
settings
browser
Object
53:
Fig.
Fig. 53: Object browser settings

By means of the time settings you can control the reading speed and thus the data
amount. For this purpose you can change the minimum processing time for a run
through all objects and the minimum waiting time between two runs.
Via the checkbox below you can define that objects are applied to the watch
list (p. 27) simply on double-click.

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8.9 Setup
The setup tool provides functions for initial operation of the drive.

Note
When you position the drive via setup tool, keep in mind that the drive receives its com-
mands from the PC now. That means, in case of an unexpected malfunction of the setup
software, a movement started by the PC can not be stopped anymore.

In the setup tool, the user interface is divided into 4 areas:

Setup
54:
Fig.
Fig. 54: Setup

[1] Function selection (p. 63)

[2] Control (p. 65)

[3] Display of the most important actual drive values

[4] Settings (p. 66)

8.9.1 Function Selection

In this area you select the function to be executed:
▶ (00) Speed mode
▶ (01) Reversing mode
▶ (02) Speed step mode
▶ (03) DC current mode
▶ (04) AC current mode

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Note
You can edit the input fields as soon as the connection to the device is made (online
mode) and the drive setup is active (click the button “Enable setup”).

Speed mode
This function allows operating the motor with the entered speed.
mode
Speed
55:
Fig.
Fig. 55: Speed mode

In addition, the actual speed and the actual current are displayed to illustrate the current
process.
You can change the speed reference value during operation. The new value is active
immediately. For synchronous motors, you can additionally set a torque limitation.

Reversing mode
This function allows operating the motor cyclically with 2 speed reference values. The
respective speed value is used for the specified time period.
mode
Reversing
56:
Fig.
Fig. 56: Reversing mode

In addition, the actual speed and the actual current are displayed to illustrate the current
process.
Sequence:
At first, the motor is driven with speed reference value 1 (V1) for the time 1. This is fol-
lowed by the idle time (t) with speed 0 (if t = 0, there is no idle time). Then, the motor is
driven with the speed reference value 2 (V2) for the time 2, followed again by the idle
time (t). This cycle is repeated continuously.

Speed step mode

This function allows operating the motor with the entered speed for the entered time.
mode
step
Speed
57:
Fig.
Fig. 57: Speed step mode

In addition, the actual speed and the actual current are displayed to illustrate the current
process.

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DC current mode
This function allows supplying the connected motor phase-dependent with a entered
DC current.

mode
current
DC
58:
Fig.
Fig. 58: DC current mode

In addition, the actual currents of the phases are displayed to illustrate the current
process.

AC current mode
This function allows operating the motor cyclically with 2 current reference values and
a specified speed. The respective current value is used for the specified time period.
mode
current
AC
59:
Fig.
Fig. 59: AC current mode

The test function “AC current mode” is not suitable for motor operation but used for test-
ing the power output stage with an inductive load.
Sequence:
At first, the motor is driven with current reference value 1 (I1) for the time 1. Then, the
motor is driven with current reference value 2 (I2) for the time 2. This cycle is repeated
continuously.

8.9.2 Control
Via the buttons in this section you can control the device via the setup tool. As an alter-
native, you can use the corresponding function keys indicated in the brackets.
Control
60:
Fig.
Fig. 60: Control

[1] Enable setup / Disable setup (F5)

[2] Switch on / Shutdown (F6)

[3] Enable operation / Disable operation (F7)

[4] Fault reset (F9)

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Enable setup (F5)

It is necessary to activate the setup in the device to use the drive setup tool. Then, the
drive does not receive its commands from a control system or a field bus anymore but
from the software.

Disable setup (F5)

The control is returned from the PC/Software.

Switch on (F6)
“Switch on” means that current is supplied to the connected motor. You can switch on
the drive via this button as soon as the drive setup is activated and no error occurred.

Shutdown (F6)
“Shutdown” means that the motor is not supplied with current anymore.

Enable operation (F7)

This button enables the selected function and the entered values in the drive. The func-
tion is executed now.

Note
You can stop the test anytime by click on the button in the tool bar. Then, the power
output stage of the drive is switched off immediately. As an alternative, you can also
press the ESC key.

Disable operation (F7)

This button disables the current function in the drive. The function is stopped now.

Fault reset (F9)

This button can only be used when there is an error in the device. As soon as this error
is removed, it is saved and can be reset by click on the button “Fault reset”.

8.9.3 Settings in the Setup Tool

Click on the gear symbol in the device status bar to open the settings dialog for the
setup tool.
Settings
61:
Fig.
Fig. 61: Settings

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Here, you can set a heartbeat monitoring for the drive. By means of heartbeat moni-
toring, the drive detects whether the setup tool is still active or not. If the drive does
not receive heartbeat messages within the set heartbeat time from the setup tool, it
switches over to the corresponding fault status. This can prevent damage, which might
be caused when the motor moves but the communication between drive and software is
interrupted. In this case the user has no access to the drive from the software anymore.
Activate the checkbox to activate the heartbeat monitoring. Then, you can edit the field
for the heartbeat time. The default value for the heartbeat time is 2000 ms.

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9 User Rights
With the software drivemaster4 you can define passwords for different user groups and
assign corresponding access rights. This way, you can protect specific functions (e.g.
changing parameters) against unauthorized access. The passwords apply to the whole
device and therefore to all parameter sets.

Note
On delivery, no passwords are assigned in the drives or in the software drivemaster4.

Switch to the page “User rights” in the device

tree to define the passwords and access rights.

9.1 Assign User Rights

On the page “User rights” you can define passwords and access rights and create a
user hierarchy with up to 3 user levels:
rights"
"User
Page
62:
Fig.
Fig. 62: Page "User rights"

The software provides the following 3 user levels:

User level Description Password
Admin User with all predetermined access rights Password with max. 8 characters
OEM User with changeable access rights Password with max. 8 characters
User User with changeable access rights No password

Consider the following items when assigning passwords:

▶ The password of the OEM level can only be assigned when you have already de-
fined a password for the Admin level.
▶ The passwords of the OEM and the Admin levels must be different.
▶ If no password is assigned (i.e. the input field is left empty), the respective user level
is not protected by password and the user automatically attains this user level.

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If passwords are assigned, the following applies: When you are logged in as Admin, you
can change the rights and passwords of all users. As OEM, you can change the rights
of the User and your own password. As User, this page is write-protected.

9.2 Switch User Level

After starting the software drivemaster4, the user is logged in the currently lowest user
level defined for the device.

Via this tool bar button you can switch the current user level any time.
The function is also available in the menu “Settings → User level”.

One click on the button calls the dialog “Login”:

dialog
Login
63:
Fig.
Fig. 63: Login dialog

Enter the password of the desired user level. If the password is correct, the software
switches to the according user level.

When you expand the user level button in the tool bar via the ar-
row, a menu with the following items opens:
▶ Login: Opens the login dialog.
▶ Logout: Software switches to the lowest user level (=User).

The status bar indicates the current user level:

drivemaster4
software
the
of
bar
Status
64:
Fig.
Fig. 64: Status bar of the software drivemaster4

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10 Index
A N
AC current mode 65 Network settings 31
Active parameter set 9, 10
Actual drive values 36 O
Object browser 60
C settings 62
CANopen 58 Offline mode 12
Color preferences 25 Online mode 10
Operation time 40
D
Data logger 54 P
settings 56 Panic (Esc) 26
DC current mode 65 Parameter set
Device add/remove/activate 32
lock/unlock 30 edit 34
Device status 21 Password protection 12, 68
Device tree 21 configurate 68
Project 9
E create 14
Error history 38 open 16
Error statistics 39 remove lock file 16
Errors 37 Project page 17
Ethernet 31 Project tree 18

F R
Fieldbus 57 Reversing mode 64

H S
Heartbeat monitoring 66 Scope 42
procedure 43
L settings 52
Login/Logout 69 status 48
zoom 50
M Setup 63

Message board 27 settings 66

Messages 37 Snapshot 30
Speed mode 64
Speed step mode 64

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Start page 13

T
Tool bar 26

U
User level 69
User rights 68
assign 68

V
Version information 41

W
Watch list 27

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