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 GENERAL INFORMATION
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 Table of Contents
General Information Specifications
Important User Information ..................... 2 Specifications ............................................ 14
Standard Warranty ................................... 2 Installing the RD750
Returns Policy .......................................... 2 Setting Encoder Jumper and DIP Switches 15
24 Hour Technical Support Number ........ 2 RD750 Orientation ........................ 15
We Want Your Feedback ......................... 2 Setting the Encoder Jumper .......... 15
DIP Switch Settings ...................... 16
About this Manual
Settings for Common Resolvers ... 17
Audience .................................................. 5 Determining Settings for Other 
Trademark Notices ................................... 5 Resolvers .................................... 17
Revision Record ....................................... 5 Frequency Setting ......................... 17
Previous Revisions ........................ 5 TR Setting for Transmitter 
Navigating this Manual ............................ 5 Resolvers .................................... 18
Manual Conventions ................................ 6 TR Setting for Control 
Where To Go From Here ......................... 6 Transformer Resolvers ............... 18
Installing the RD750 ................................ 19
Introduction to the RD750 Wiring the Resolver Input ........................ 20
The RD750 ............................................... 7 Reversing Count Direction ........... 20
R-D Converter ............................... 7 Encoder Output Wiring ............................ 20
Encoder Output .............................. 8
Determining the TR Setting of a 
Software Configuration ................. 8
Control Transformer Resolver ............... 21
Notes on Reversing 
With a True RMS Meter 
Count Direction ............... 9 or Scope ...................................... 21
Status LED’s .................................. 10 With the Resolver Status LED 
LED1: Host Drive  (LED2) ........................................ 21
Connection State .............. 10
LED2: Resolver State ....... 11 Option Module Parameters
Compatible Sensors ................................. 12 Parameter List .......................................... 22
Resolver Transmitters ....... 12 Troubleshooting
Resolver Control  Faults and Alarms .................................... 25
Transformers .................... 12
Single and Multi-Speed  Software Configuration
Resolvers ......................... 13 Drive Add On Profiles ............................. 26
Resolver Tracking  Integrated Motion ..................................... 26
Speed ............................... 13 Connected Components Workbench ........ 26
DriveTools / DriveExecutive ................... 26

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Notes

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 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Read this chapter to learn how to navigate through this manual and familiarize
yourself with the conventions used in it. The last section of this chapter high-
lights the manual’s remaining chapters and their target audience.

Audience
This manual explains the set-up, installation, and operation of AMCI’s RD750 Resolver Feedback Option
Module for the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives. It is written for the engineer responsible for
incorporating these modules into a design, as well as the engineer or technician responsible for its actual
installation.

Trademark Notices
The AMCI logo is a trademark of Advanced Micro Controls Inc.
All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Revision Record
This manual, 940-0E012, is the third release of this manual. It adds additional information on the encoder
emulator and its outputs. It was initially released on September 16th, 2013.

Previous Revisions
940-0E011: Second Release. 9/3/2013. Added information on using control transformer resolvers.
940-0E010: Initial Release. 8/15/2013.

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Where To Go From Here

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gives a brief description of each section’s contents to help you find the information you need to do your job.

Section Title Starting Intended Audience

Page

Introduction to the Anyone new to the RD750 Resolver Feedback Option Module.
RD750 7 This section gives a basic overview of the features available on the
unit and status LED blink patterns.
Specifications 14 Specifications table for the RD750.
Installing the RD750 15 Anyone that must install an RD750. Includes information on DIP
switch settings, mounting, grounding, and wiring.
Option Module Anyone that needs a listing of the parameters available when using
Parameters 22 the 20-750-ENC-1 software profile and how the RD750 uses these
settings.
Anyone that needs a listing of the fault codes available when using
Troubleshooting 25 the 20-750-ENC-1 software profile and when the RD750 will gen-
erate these codes.
Software Anyone that needs basic information on the Rockwell Automation
Configura- 26 software packages that can be used to configure a PowerFlex 750-
tion Series AC Drives with an RD750.

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE RD750
The RD750
For over twenty years, Rockwell Automation and
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. have partnered
together to offer the most advanced sensor interface
technology on the market. Based on this long
standing relationship, AMCI is proud to announce
the first and only resolver interface module for the
PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives from Rockwell
Automation.
Utilizing advanced resolver to digital conversion
technology, the RD750 can interface with a wide
variety of resolvers, including those from AMCI,
Moog, Reliance, and Tamagawa, as well as many
others.

R-D Converter
The heart of the resolver-to-digital converter is a
monolithic IC that utilizes a ratiometric, Type II
tracking loop converter for high speed data acquisi-
tion without velocity induced errors.
To be as accurate as possible, the monolithic R/D converter requires a very specific return voltage from the
sine and cosine windings, as well as minimal phase shift between the reference voltage and these return sig-
nals. The RD750 has additional hardware to guarantee R/D conversion accuracy.
 Analog Buffer: The analog buffer presents a specific load to the resolver. This load prevents the mag-
netic cores of the resolver from saturating if it is operated at a voltage higher than its published specifi-
cation. (A resolver can always be operated at a lower voltage without accuracy concerns.)
 Analog Multiplier: On power up, or when the RD750 receives a reset signal from the drive, the card
reads the sine and cosine return voltages multiple times for approximately sixty milliseconds. With
these readings, the RD750 calculates the proper coefficient for an analog multiplier that adjusts the sine
and cosine signals so they are optimized for the monolithic R/D converter.
 Phase Compensator: The readings that are used to set the analog multiplier are also used by the
RD750 to determine the phase shift between the reference voltage and the return signals. Once this
value is known, the RD750 generates a second reference signal that is identical in frequency to the first
reference, but phase shifted by the proper amount. The first reference voltage signal drives the resolver.
The second reference is fed into the R/D converter. To the R/D converter, the reference and return sig-
nals appear to be in phase, yielding a more accurate conversion.
The RD750 offers multi-turn position feedback with a single turn position resolution of up to 65,536 counts
per turn and a tracking rate of up to 150,000 RPM. In addition to the single resolver interface, the RD750
offers an A/B quadrature output with Z pulse, powered by differential output drivers. These drivers are
jumper selectable for 5 or 12 Vdc operation.
The module’s basic configuration is accomplished with a bank of ten DIP switches located on the board. The
parameters set with these switches are:
 Transformation Ratio: Thirteen settings that cover a range of 0.15 to 1.75†
 Reference Frequency: Fifteen settings from 2.0 to 20.0 kHz
 Resolver Position Resolution: Settings of 10, 12, 14, or 16 bits per turn

† In order to control the level of the return signals, Transformation Ratio is a more important setting to the RD750 then
setting the level of the reference voltage. Setting the TR sets the reference voltage between 3.75 and 15.00 Vrms.

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The RD750 (continued)

Encoder Output
In addition to the position, velocity, and status information available over the backplane, the RD750 offers the
resolver position data as an incremental quadrature encoder output. The RD750 offers differential ±A, ±B,
and ±Z outputs. The outputs have a factory default output voltage of 5 Vdc, but can be changed to 12 Vdc
outputs with a single jumper.
The resolver position resolution also sets the resolution of the encoder output. As shown in the figure below,
the encoder outputs make one quadrature state change for every one count change in resolver position. The
equipment you attach to the RD750 must be capable of X4 decoding to achieve the same resolution as the
resolver position.
Resolver Count
0 1 2 3 4 5

A
Encoder Outputs

Z
Figure 1 Encoder Output Waveforms

Software Configuration
Software configuration is simplified by closely emulating the Rockwell Automation 20-750-ENC-1 Single
Incremental Encoder Option Module. In any Rockwell Automation software that supports the PowerFlex
750-Series Drives, such as RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 software, simply select the 20-750-ENC-1 module
for the slot that the RD750 is plugged into and position and status information from the RD750 will be trans-
ferred to and from the drive.
The 20-750-ENC-1 module supplies captured position data to the drive during homing operations. With the
ENC-1 module, homing can be done to the marker (Z) pulse of the encoder or to a discrete input. The RD750
does not have a discrete home input. If you issue a homing command to the drive that uses the marker pulse,
the RD750 emulates the result by using the electrical zero position of the resolver. If you issue a homing
command to the drive that uses the discrete input, the RD750 will respond, but it will still use the electrical
zero position of the resolver.

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Introduction to the RD750

The RD750 (continued)

Software Configuration (continued)
Most of the programmable settings on the 20-750-ENC-1 are not applicable to a resolver module. However,
the following parameters do affect the operation of the RD750 and must be set correctly.
 Z Chan Enable: If this bit is reset to “0”, the RD750 will not generate Marker Events, which indicate
that the resolver position has passed through electrical zero. If set to “1”, Marker Events are generated.
Note that the RD750 always generates Z-pluses on the encoder outputs as well as in the Encoder Status
bits reported to the drive.
 Direction: Setting this bit reverses the count direction of the resolver. It is strongly recommended that
you issue a software reset or cycle power to the drive after the count direction is reversed. See addi-
tional notes below.
 Encoder PPR: Configures the drive for the number of Pulses Per Revolution (encoder lines) emulated
by the RD750. This parameter must be set to ({Resolver Position Resolution x Resolver Speed} / 4).
Resolver Position Resolution is set by the DIP switches on the RD750. Resolver Speed is an inherent
property of the resolver and is equal to the number of electrical cycles generated per mechanical rota-
tion of the resolver’s shaft. For example, when using 14 bit position resolution and a 2X speed resolver,
the Encoder PPR must be set to ({16,384 x 2} / 4) = 8,192.
Other parameters are emulated by the RD750 so it appears to be a 20-750-ENC-1 module to Rockwell Auto-
mation software. All ENC-1 parameters, and how the RD750 emulates them, are listed in the Option Module
Parameters section starting on page 22.

Additional Notes on Reversing Count Direction

There are two ways to reverse the count direction when using resolvers. The first is to reverse the connec-
tions of the sine winding at the resolver input connector on the RD750. The second method is by setting a
parameter bit in the software configuration registers.
Unlike the quadrature encoder, the resolver is an absolute position device. Because of
this, using either of the two methods to reverse count direction will result in a change in
position value reported to the PowerFlex drive by the RD750. In some cases, this
change in position value may cause erratic movement or behavior when the drive is
commanded to power a motor. Because of this, it is strongly recommended that you
issue a software reset or cycle power to the drive after the count direction is reversed.

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The RD750 (continued)

Status LED’s
As shown in figure 2, two bi-color status LED's on the
RD750 offer visual feedback to simplify troubleshooting.
LED1 shows the status of the connection to the host drive LED1 LED2
while LED 2 shows the status of the resolver. Each LED
has several blink patterns that are shown in the following
figures. Each column in the figure represents one eighth of
a second, which means the table shows the LED’s state for Backplane Gold Fingers
two seconds. For example, Host Connection Lost is indi-
cated by blinking LED1 red at a 1 Hz rate.
Figure 2 RD750 Status LED’s

LED1: Host Drive Connection State

1 Second 1 Second

No Active Host Connection

Host Connection Lost

Host Connection Time Out

Data Transfer Overrun

Unsupported Data Size

Host Connection OK

Red LED on
Green LED on }When both are on, the LED may
appear to be orange in color.
Both LED’s off
Figure 3 LED1 (Host Connection) Blink Patterns
Errors in communication with the host may occur if the slot the RD750 occupies is not configured as a Rock-
well Automation 20-750-ENC-1 Single Incremental Encoder Option Module. Errors may also occur due to
environmental conditions such as electrical noise. When an error does occur:
 Verify that the slot is configured as a 20-750-ENC-1 Single Incremental Encoder Option Module in
your software
 Issue a drive reset command or cycle power to the drive.
If the error still exists, contact AMCI technical support for additional assistance.

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Introduction to the RD750

The RD750 (continued)

Status LED’s (continued)

LED2: Resolver State

1 Second 1 Second

Hardware Fault
Resolver Phase Shift
Start-up Events Only

Measurement Fault
Resolver TR Is Lower Than Expected
(Decrease TR setting on RD750)
Resolver TR Is Higher Than Expected
(Increase TR setting on RD750)
Resolver Phase Shift Fault and
Resolver TR Is Lower Than Expected
Resolver Phase Shift Fault and
Resolver TR Is Higher Than Expected
Excessive Phase Shift Error

Resolver Fault

Resolver Tracking Error

Resolver OK
Resolver OK
Latched Faults that are now clearable

Red LED on
Green LED on }When both are on, the LED may
appear to be orange in color.
Both LED’s off
Figure 4 LED2 (Resolver State) Blink Patterns
 The Hardware Fault condition can occur at any time. If it does occur, check over the installation and
cabling and reset the card by either issuing a software reset or cycling power to the drive. If the error
remains, contact AMCI technical support for further assistance.
 The five red LED blink patterns, Resolver Phase Shift Measurement Fault through Resolver Phase Shift
Fault and Resolver TR Is Higher Than Expected, will only occur when the RD750 is testing the connec-
tion to the resolver on power up. If they occur, check your cable type, cable and resolver wiring, and
resolver specifications and adjust the DIP switch settings as suggested. DIP switch settings are only
read on power up, so you must issue a software reset command or cycle power to the drive before the
RD750 will accept the changes.
 Excessive Phase Shift Error should rarely occur, and only if the resolver or cable characteristics change
significantly during drive operation. Consider this a warning of an installation issue or a failure of the
resolver or RD750.
 Resolver Fault occurs when there is an error with the resolver signals. The RD750 checks the symme-
try of the sine and cosine voltages as well as their actual values. A resolver fault is typically caused by
cabling issues or improper DIP switch settings on the RD750. In the case of a transient fault, such as
electrical noise on the resolver cable, the Resolver Fault condition will clear itself and begin to transmit
valid data again. The occurrence of the fault is latched and is shown on this status LED as well as by
bits in the backplane data. This bit can be cleared with a Clear Faults command from the drive.
 A Resolver Tracking Error may rarely occur during times of apparent extremely high acceleration. The
error is non-fatal and will clear itself once the acceleration rate decreases.

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Compatible Sensors
The RD750 is compatible with a broad range of resolvers and variable reluctance transducers including those
listed below that are commonly used in VFD and servo systems.

Specified Specified Specified

Manufacturer Model # Speed
Freq. TR Voltage
AMCI R11X-C10/7 1X 1 kHz 0.45 6.0 Vac
AMCI R11X-J10/7 1X 5 kHz 0.95 7.0 Vac
Moog / JSSB-21-B-02J 1X 6.6 kHz 1.00 7.5 Vac
Poly-Scientific
Reliance/ 800123-2R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2014N181E32
Reliance/ 800123-2S/ 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2014N182E32
Reliance/ 800123-2T/ 5X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2014N185E32
Reliance/ 800123-R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2087N1E9
Reliance/ 800123-S/ 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2087N2E9
Reliance/ 800123-T/ 5X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2087N5E9
Reliance/ 800123-1R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2087N11E9
Reliance/ 800123-1S/ 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac
Tamagawa TS-2087N12E9
Table 1 Common Resolver Sensors

Resolver Transmitters
Resolver transmitters have the rotor as their primary winding. The excitation voltage is applied to the primary
and the return signals are read off of the sine/cosine stators. The RD750 is designed to be compatible with all
common 1 kHz to 20 kHz resolver transmitters.

Resolver Control Transformers

Resolver control transformers have the stators as their primary windings. Two voltages are applied to the
resolver that defines an electrical angle. The rotor output voltage and phase is equal to the difference between
the electrical angle supplied through the stators and the mechanical angle of the resolver’s shaft.
When using the RD750, it is possible to operate a control transformer “backwards” by applying the signal to
the rotor and reading the resulting stator waveforms. You must be aware of the following when using con-
trols transformers:
 The operating frequency remains the same.
 The transformation ratio will not be what is stated on the resolver’s label or its specifications sheet.
Most likely, it won’t even be the reciprocal of the specification. If you have an oscilloscope, you can
easily measure and calculate the TR, or you can use the RD750 to determine settings that will work for
the module.
 Positional accuracy will suffer. The final accuracy will depend on the resolver you use, but 10 bit accu-
racy or better ( 20 min) is typical.
 Repeatability, as opposed to accuracy, will remain extremely high, typically ±1 count regardless of your
resolution setting.

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Compatible Sensors (continued)

Single and Multi-Speed Resolvers
The most common resolver is known as a single speed resolver. It is manufactured in such a way that one
turn of the resolver’s shaft produces one sinusoidal cycle on the sine and cosine output windings. Multi-speed
resolvers are wound with additional poles so that one rotation of the resolver’s shaft produces multiple sinu-
soidal cycles on the outputs. This is important in three ways in RD750 applications:
 Z-Pulse Output: The RD750 Encoder Output emulates the electrical cycles of the resolver. For exam-
ple, if a 5-speed resolver is used, the RD750 will output five Z-pulses for every mechanical rotation of
the resolver’s shaft.
 Maximum Position Resolution: The RD750 emulates the 20-750-ENC-1 option module in Rockwell
Automation software. The ENC-1 module has a resolution limit of 80,000 counts per turn. If this value
is exceeded, velocity data and motor commutation angle calculations will be incorrect.
 Resolver Tracking Speed: As explained in the following section, Resolver Tracking Speed is the
maximum rotational speed at which the resolver position can still be accurately decoded. This refers to
the rate at which the sinusoidal outputs change, which is the mechanical rotational rate of the resolver’s
shaft multiplied by the resolver’s speed. For example, a 5X speed resolver whose shaft is rotating at a
rate of 2,000 RPM will have an apparent rotational rate of 10,000 RPM (2,000 RPM x 5).

Resolver Tracking Speed

Resolver Tracking Speed is the maximum rotational speed at which the resolver position can still be accu-
rately decoded. Exceeding these speeds can affect positional accuracy. Resolver Tracking Speed is based on
the operating frequency and desired position resolution.

Operating Position Resolver Tracking Speed

Frequency Resolution (Single speed resolver)
2.0 to 2.5 kHz OR 16 bit 7,500 RPM
3.0 to 5.0 kHz OR 14 bit 30,000 RPM
6.0 to 8.0 kHz OR 12 bit 60,000 RPM
10.0 to 20.0 kHz OR 10 bit 150,000 RPM
: Maximum operating frequency for 16 bit resolution is 10 kHz
: Maximum operating frequency for 14 bit resolution is 12 kHz
: Maximum operating frequency for 12 and 10 bit resolutions is 20 kHz
Table 2 Resolver Tracking Speeds
A resolver tracking error may be reported by the RD750 during times of apparent extremely high accelera-
tion. The error is rare, non-fatal, and will clear itself once the acceleration rate decreases. The Resolver
Tracking Speed refers to the rate at which the sinusoidal outputs are changing. For single speed resolvers,
this is equal to the rotational rate of the resolver’s shaft. For multi-speed resolvers, this is equal to the rota-
tional rate of the resolver’s shaft multiplied by the speed of the resolver.

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Sensor Type Sensor Transformation Ratio
Resolver Transmitters and similar sensors with Programmable from 0.15 to 1.75
sine/cosine stator outputs such as variable  Factory Default of 0.45
reluctance transducers.
Reference Output Voltage
Number of Resolver Input Channels Set by Sensor Transformation Ratio Setting. 
One Programmable from 3.75 to 15.0 Vrms
Factory Default of 10.30 Vrms
Installation Locations
Slots 4 or 5 of the PowerFlex 750 backplane Reference Output Current
50 mArms maximum
Weight
0.167 lbs. (0.076 kg.) with mating connectors Resolver Position Resolution
10, 12, 14, or 16 bits per turn. (1,024, 4,096 16,384
Input Power
or 65,536 steps over a single turn)
All power is drawn from the 750-Series backplane Factory Default of 14 bits per turn
Current Draw Encoder Resolution
+12 Vdc: 145 mA without sensor Set by Resolver Position Resolution setting
170 mA with AMCI R11X-J resolver
240 mA with reference shorted by 5  Encoder Output Type
(Fault Condition) Differential. Jumper selectable to 5 or 12 Vdc
–12 Vdc: 60 mA without sensor Encoder Output Current
90 mA with AMCI R11X-J resolver 25 mA per channel
160 mA with reference shorted by 5 
(Fault Condition) Environmental Specifications
Ambient Operating Temperature
+24 Vdc: 10 mA with no load on encoder outputs
........... 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)
Measurement Method
Ratiometric. Compensates for and eliminates most Storage Temperature
sources of error, including phase shift, voltage ........... -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)
drift, electrical noise, and temperature changes.
Product designed for operation in EN 61800-5-1
Maximum Cable Length Pollution Degree 1 and 2 environments
1000 ft. with proper cable and installation
Status LED’s
Belden 9730 recommended for lengths < 100 ft.
Belden 9730 recommended for lengths > 100 ft. See Status LED’s starting on page 10

Reference Output Frequency Connectors

Programmable from 2 kHz to 20 kHz Mating connectors are included with the RD750
Factory Default of 2.5 kHz and are available separately under the following
AMCI part numbers

Connector AMCI Part # Wire Strip Length Max. Tightening Torque Weidmueller #
Resolver MW-9 28 - 14 AWG 0.236" (6 mm) 2.21 lb-in (0.25 Nm) 1615710000
Encoder MW-7 28 - 14 AWG 0.236" (6 mm) 2.21 lb-in (0.25 Nm) 1610190000

 Assuming a single-speed resolver. Multi-speed

resolvers will produce these counts over a single
electrical cycle of the resolver’s outputs. Care in pro-
gramming must be exersiced to ensure the total num-
ber of counts per mechanical rotation do not exceed
80,000 counts.

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 INSTALLING THE RD750
Setting Encoder Jumper and DIP Switches
RD750 Orientation
Figure 5 shows you how the card must be ori-
ented before using the rest of this section to set
the encoder jumper and the bank of DIP switches
that configure the resolve interface. The figure
also shows the location of the jumper and the
bank of DIP switches.
In this orientation, the white silkscreen writing on
the RD750 is upside down. However, this orien-
tation makes the DIP switches follow a binary
pattern, and this is the orientation that the RD750
will have once it is installed in the drive.
Figure 5 RD750 Orientation
Setting the Encoder Jumper
The encoder jumper selects the output voltage of the encoder
signals generated by the RD750. The two choices are 5 Vdc
or 12 Vdc outputs. Figure 6 is a close up of the Encoder
Jumper. This image shows the two pin jumper on the pins
that select the 5 Vdc outputs. This setting is the factory
default. To make the encoder outputs operate at 12 Vdc,
move the two pin header to the “12V” and center pins.
Verify the input voltage range of any
equipment you attach to the encoder
outputs. Operating the encoder outputs
at 12 Vdc can potentially damage equip-
ment that is designed for a 5 Vdc signal. Figure 6 Encoder Output Voltage Jumper
If the jumper is missing, the encoder outputs
will operate at 5 Vdc.

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Setting Encoder Jumper and DIP Switches (continued)

DIP Switch Settings
Figure 7 below shows the DIP Switch settings for selecting the resolver and encoder resolution, the reference
frequency, and the resolver’s transformation ratio.

Backplane Gold Fingers

Toggle switches are white. Image

to the right shows all switches in
the off (Logic 0) position.
LED2 LED1
SW1

Resolver and Encoder Reference

Position Resolution Frequency Range
10 bit (1,024 counts/turn) 2 kHz to 20 kHz

12 bit (4,096 counts/turn) 2 kHz to 20 kHz

14 bit (16,384 counts/turn) 2 kHz to 12 kHz

16 bit (65,536 counts/turn) 2 kHz to 10 kHz

Reference
Frequency
Optimal TR Resulting Reserved
TR Range Reference Voltage
2.0 kHz
Reserved
2.5 kHz
Reserved
3.0 kHz
Reserved
3.5 kHz
1.18 0.61 to 1.75 3.75 Vrms
4.0 kHz
1.00 0.49 to 1.50 4.70 Vrms
5.0 kHz
0.83 0.40 to 1.25 5.65 Vrms
6.0 kHz
0.71 0.35 to 1.07 6.60 Vrms
7.0 kHz
0.62 0.30 to 0.94 7.50 Vrms
8.0 kHz
0.56 0.27 to 0.84 8.45 Vrms
10.0 kHz
0.50 0.24 to 0.75 9.40 Vrms
12.0 kHz
0.45 0.22 to 0.68 10.30 Vrms
14.0 kHz
0.42 0.20 to 0.63 11.25 Vrms
15.0 kHz
0.39 0.19 to 0.58 12.20 Vrms
17.5 kHz
0.36 0.17 to 0.54 13.15 Vrms
20.0 kHz
0.33 0.16 to 0.50 14.10 Vrms

0.32 0.15 to 0.47 15.00 Vrms

Figure 7 DIP Switch Settings

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Setting Encoder Jumper and DIP Switches (continued)

Settings for Common Resolvers

RD750
Suggested Settings

Maximum
Specified Specified Specified Reference TR
Manufacturer Model # Speed Resolution
Freq. TR Voltage Frequency Setting
(bits)
AMCI R11X-C10/7 1X 1 kHz 0.45 6.0 Vac 2 kHz 0.45 16
AMCI R11X-J10/7 1X 5 kHz 0.95 7.0 Vac 5 kHz 1.00 16
Moog / JSSB-21-B-02J 1X 6.6 kHz 1.00 7.5 Vac 7 kHz 1.00 16
Poly-Scientific
Reliance/ 800123-2R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 2.5 kHz 0.45 16
Tamagawa TS-2014N181E32
Reliance/
Tamagawa
800123-2S/
TS-2014N182E32 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 3.0 kHz 0.45 14
Reliance/ 800123-2T/ 5X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 3.0 kHz 0.45 12
Tamagawa TS-2014N185E32
Reliance/ 800123-R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 2.5 kHz 0.45 16
Tamagawa TS-2087N1E9
Reliance/ 800123-S/ 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 3.0 kHz 0.45 14
Tamagawa TS-2087N2E9
Reliance/
Tamagawa
800123-T/
TS-2087N5E9 5X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 3.0 kHz 0.45 12
Reliance/ 800123-1R/ 1X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 2.5 kHz 0.45 16
Tamagawa TS-2087N11E9
Reliance/ 800123-1S/ 2X 2.4 kHz 0.45 26 Vac 3.0 kHz 0.45 14
Tamagawa TS-2087N12E9
 Maximum Resolution is based on the 20-750-ENC-1 limit of 80,000 counts per turn. Exceeding this value
will cause errors in velocity feedback and the motor commutation angle calculations. Total counts from a
resolver equals the resolution multiplied by the speed of the resolver. For 2X resolvers, the maximum total
count is 214 X 2 = 32,768. For 5X resolvers, the maximum total count is 212 X 5 = 20,480.
 Operating at 3.0 kHz instead of 2.5 kHz increases the Resolver Tracking Speed from 3,750 RPM to 15,000
RPM for 2X speed resolvers. See Resolver Tracking Speed on page 13 for more information.
 Operating at 3.0 kHz instead of 2.5 kHz increases the Resolver Tracking Speed from 1,500 RPM to 6,000
RPM for 5X speed resolvers. See Resolver Tracking Speed on page 13 for more information.
Table 3 Suggested Settings for Common Resolvers

Determining Settings for Other Resolvers

Frequency Setting
For most applications, simply determine your resolver’s rated operating frequency and choose the closest
available setting on the RD750. This includes using the 2 kHz setting for any resolver that has an operating
frequency rating of 1 kHz to 2 kHz. (The RD750 is not compatible with 400 Hz resolvers.) Generally speak-
ing, a ±20% shift in operating frequency will have a negligible effect on the resolver’s outputs.

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Setting Encoder Jumper and DIP Switches (continued)

Determining Settings for Other Resolvers (continued)

TR Setting for Transmitter Resolvers

Referring back to figure 7, DIP Switch Settings on page 16, the “Optimal TR” column is the median value of
the range listed in the “TR Range” column. If your resolver’s TR falls within the listed range, the setting will
work with the RD750. For example, if your resolver has a TR of 0.45, any “Optimal TR” setting in the table
from 0.83 to 0.32 will work, but the setting that is optimized for 0.45 gives the RD750 the widest range of
adjustment to compensate for variations in the resolver’s TR.
Note that the TR setting also sets the value of the RD750’s reference voltage. Operating a resolver at a volt-
age below its specified value never affects the accuracy of the resolver. Operating a resolver at a voltage
above its specified value rarely affects the accuracy of the resolver and this only occurs if the input power sat-
urates the cores of the resolver. The RD750’s Analog Buffer minimizes the risk of this happening when you
operate the resolver above its specified reference voltage. If you have concerns about operating your resolver
at a higher reference voltage, you can choose your TR setting based on the reference voltage. However, the
TR of your resolver must fall within the TR Range listed for that reference voltage.

TR Setting for Control Transformer Resolvers

Determining the TR setting for a control transformer resolver requires powering the system and either mea-
suring the resolver signals or using the resolver status LED as feedback. For now, set the TR DIP switches to
a value of 0.5. The procedure for setting the TR of a control transformer resolver is presented at the end of
this chapter in the Determining the TR Setting of a Control Transformer Resolver section starting on page
21.

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Installing the RD750

Installation of the RD750 follows the same procedure shared by all Allen-Bradley option modules:
1) Firmly press the module edge connector into the desired port. Note that the RD750 can only be
installed in ports 4 or 5.
2) Tighten the top and bottom retaining screws.
 Recommended torque = 4.0 lb•in (0.45 N•m)
 Recommended screwdriver = T15 Hexalobular
 Important: Do not over-tighten retaining screws.

Figure 8 Installing the RD750

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Wiring the Resolver Input

When wiring the resolver to the RD750, cabling suggestions from your resolver’s manufacturer should be fol-
lowed with the possible exception of grounding the cable shield at the resolver. The RD750 connects the
shields of the cable to the chassis of the PowerFlex drive, and grounding the cable shields at the resolver or at
any cable junction can lead to ground loops that may affect system performance.
If your resolver’s manufacturer does not recommend an extension cable, AMCI suggests Belden 9873 for
cable lengths less than 100 feet, or Belden 9730 for any length. These cables are low capacitance cables with
three individually shielded twisted pairs. They has been used in thousands of AMCI installations without
issue. Figure 9 below shows how to wire the Belden 9873 or 9730 cable to the resolver input connector on
the RD750.

BLK
REF+ R1 RED
REF– R2 SHILEDS
SHLD
SIN+ S4 GRN R2 (Blk/Wht)
SIN– S2 BLK
SHLD SHIELD Rotary
COS+ S3 Transformer
COS– S1 BLK
SHLD WHT
SHIELD

Belden 9873, 9730 or exact equivalents.

For cable lengths greater than 100' (30 meters) use
Belden 9730 or exact equivalent.

Figure 9 Resolver Input Wiring

Reversing Count Direction

There are two ways to reverse count direction. One option is with the “Direction” configuration data bit. The
other is by reversing the ±SIN (S2-S4) connections on the resolver input connector. In figure 9 above, you
would reverse the connections of the WHT/BLK pair.

Encoder Output Wiring

Figure 8 below shows the suggested wiring from the encoder output connector of the RD750 to your equip-
ment. Belden 9873 and 9730 are the same cables suggested for use as the resolver extension cables. Alpha
6053C and 6317 are the three pair versions of the cables suggested by Rockwell Automation for use with
their incremental encoders.
Connected
Equipment

WHT A+
BLK A–
A+
A–
RED B+
B+
BLK B–
B–
Z+
GRN Z+
Z–
BLK Z–
SHLD
SHIELDS

Belden 9873, Alpha 6053C or exact equivalents.

For cable lengths greater than 100' (30 meters) use
Belden 9730, Alpha 6317 or exact equivalents.

Figure 10 Encoder Output Wiring

The RD750 can output 5 Vdc or 12 Vdc differential signals. Setting the Encoder
Jumper, which is found on page 15, shows the location of the jumper used to set the out-
put voltage. Verify the input voltage range of any equipment you attach to the encoder
outputs. Operating the encoder outputs at 12 Vdc can potentially damage equipment
that is designed for a 5 Vdc signal.

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Determining the TR Setting of a Control Transformer Resolver

Once the drive is powered, the RD750 may require configuration changes to work properly with a control
transformer resolver. A true RMS voltmeter or oscilloscope will simplify the process, but the Resolver Status
LED can also be used to make the changes.

With a True RMS Meter or Scope

1) Measure and record the voltage across the ±REF (R1-R2) connections on the resolver input connector.
2) Measure and record the voltage across the ±SIN (S2-S4) connections. If possible, rotate the resolver until
this voltage is at its minimum, which should be in the millivolt range.
3) Measure and record the voltage across the ±COS (S1-S3) connections.
 If you were able to rotate the resolver until the ±SIN voltage was at its minimum, the effective TR for your
control transformer is ±COS voltage / ±REF voltage.
 If you were not able to rotate the resolver, the effective TR for your control transformer is:

TR =   ±SIN voltage  +  ±COS voltage    ±REF Voltage

2 2
 

Refer back to the DIP Switch Settings section on page 16 and set your DIP switch settings to the closest opti-
mal TR setting that you can. Cycle power to the drive or issue a software reset command to re-initialize the
RD750. At this point, the LED2 Status LED should be on and green. If this is not the case, refer back to fig-
ure 4, LED2 (Resolver State) Blink Patterns on page 11 for additional information on the state of the resolver
connection.

With the Resolver Status LED (LED2)

If you followed the instructions for initial setup, you set the TR DIP switch settings to a value of 0.50. When
you apply power to the drive, LED2 on the RD750 will most likely be in one of three states:
 On Green: Resolver is being read successfully
 Blinking Red with a short “on” time: Resolver TR is lower than expected, decrease the DIP switch set-
ting.
 Blinking Red with a long “on” time: Resolver TR is higher than expected, increase the DIP switch set-
ting.

In order to set the TR, you will have to:
1) Manually change the DIP switch settings either up or down depending on the state of LED2.
2) Cycle power to the drive or issue a software reset command to force the RD750 to read the state of the
DIP switches
3) check the new state of LED2 and continue these steps until you find the proper setting.
Ideally, you will find the entire range of settings where the resolver can be read successfully and set the TR
setting to the center of this range.

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Parameter List
The RD750 closely emulates the Single Incremental Encoder Option Module from Rockwell Automation.
The eight parameters that are available on the 20-750-ENC-1 are also available on the RD750.
The parameter and bit names are defined for the 20-750-ENC-1 and these names will appear in
your project. Please note that some of these bits are not used by the RD750 and the meaning
of others has been altered.
Phase Loss Count (P7) and Quad Loss Count (P8) parameters are not counters on the RD750.
They are bit fields that show resolver errors. The names of these bits are defined by AMCI
and can be added to your RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 project by using User Defined Tags.
No. Display Name Values

Read-Write

Data Type
Full Name
Description
Group
File

1 Encoder Cfg RW 16-bit

Encoder Configure integer
Configures the count direction and active encoder channels
Options
Single Ended

A Chan Only
Z Chan Enbl
Inv Home In
Edge Mode
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Direction

Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit 0: “Z Chan Enable” – If this bit is reset to “0”, the RD750 will not generate Marker Events, which indicate that the resolver position
has passed through electrical zero. If set to “1”, Marker Events are generated. Marker Events are indicated by bit 8 of the
Encoder Status word (P5.8) Note that the RD750 always generates Z-pluses on the encoder outputs as well as in the Encoder
Status bits reported to the drive.
RD750 Resolver Feedback Option Module

Bit 1: “A Chan Only” – Not used by the RD750, but the state of this bit affects the operation of the PowerFlex drive. It is strongly sug-
gested that this bit always be reset to “0”. If this bit is set to “1”, the drive will ignore errors reported in the “Quad Loss Count”
register (P8) and the number of counts per turn generated by the RD750 must be set to less than or equal to 20,000 instead of
80,000.
Bit 2: “Edge Mode” – When this bit is reset to “0”, the PowerFlex drive uses an accumulated count to determine the speed of the motor.
When this bit is set to “1”, the PowerFlex drive calculates speed based on the time between changes in resolver position.
Bit 3: “Inv Home In” – Not used by the RD750.
Bit 4: “Single Ended” – Not used by the RD750, but the state of this bit affects the operation of the PowerFlex drive. It is strongly sug-
gested that this bit always be reset to “0”. If this bit is set to “1” the PowerFlex drive will ignore errors reported in the “Phase
Loss Count” register (P7).
Bit 5: “Direction” – Used to reverse the direction of rotation needed to produce an increase in position counts. It is also possible to
reverse count direction by reversing the S2-S4 connection at the resolver input connector. When the resolver is connected as
shown in Figure 9, Resolver Input Wiring, resetting this bit to “0” results in clockwise increasing counts when looking at the
resolver shaft. Setting this bit to “1” results in counter-clockwise increasing counts.
Using either of the two methods to reverse count direction will result in a change in position value reported to the
PowerFlex drive by the RD750. In some cases, this change in position value may cause erratic movement or
behavior when the drive is commanded to power a motor. Because of this, it is strongly recommended that you
issue a software reset or cycle power to the drive after the count direction is reversed.
2 Encoder PPR Default: 1024 RW Real
Encoder Pulses Per Revolution Min/Max: 2 / 20000
Configures the drive for the number of Pulses Per Revolution (encoder lines) emulated by
the RD750. This parameter must be set to ({Resolver Position Resolution x Resolver
Speed} / 4). Resolver Position Resolution is set by the DIP switches on the RD750.
Resolver Speed is an inherent property of the resolver. For example, when using 14 bit
position resolution and a 2X speed resolver, the Encoder PPR must be set to: 
({16,384 x 2} / 4) = 8,192.
3 Fdbk Loss Cfg Default: 3 = “FltCoastStop” RW Real
Feedback Loss Configure Min/Max: 0 = “Ignore”
Configures how the drive reacts to an error status condition for the feedback. 1 = “Alarm”
“Ignore” (0) – No action taken 2 = “Flt Minor”
3 = “FltCoastStop”
“Alarm” (1) – Type 1 alarm indicated
“Flt Minor” (2) – Minor fault indicated. If running, drive continues to run. Enable with
P950 [Minor Flt Cfg]. If not enabled, acts like a major fault.
“FltCoastStop” (3) – Major fault indicated. Coast to Stop.

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Parameter List (continued)

No. Display Name Values

Read-Write

Data Type
Full Name
Description
Group
File

4 Encoder Feedback Default: 0 RO Real

Encoder Feedback Min/Max: ±2,147,483,647
Displays the position feedback value of the resolver. This can be used as a source for the
main control (Port 0) Feedback Select. See Note Below.
5 Encoder Status RO 16-bit
Encoder Status integer
Status Information from the RD750.
Options
HomMrk Armed

HomeIn Armed
HomMrk Event

HomeIN Event

Marker Event

A Chan Only
Z Chan Enbl
Inv Home In
Home Input

Z Not Input

B Not Input

A Not Input
Direction

Z Input

B Input

A Input
Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit 0: “Z Chan Enable” – State of the corresponding bit in the [Encoder Cfg] parameter.
Bit 1: “A Chan Only” – State of the corresponding bit in the [Encoder Cfg] parameter.
Bit 2: “A Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
Bit 3: “A Not Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
RD750 Resolver Feedback Option Module

Bit 4: “B Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
Bit 5: “B Not Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
Bit 6: “Z Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
Bit 7: “Z Not Input” – Emulated signal based on the present position reported by the RD750 in the Encoder Feedback parameter (P4).
Bit 8: “Marker Event” – When channel Z is enabled, this bit indicates that the resolver position has passed through zero. For single
speed resolvers, this occurs once per rotation. For multi-speed resolvers, this occurs once for every electrical cycle of the
resolver. This bit will remain on until cleared by a clear fault command.
Bit 9: “Inv Home In” – State of the corresponding bit in the [Encoder Cfg] parameter. Not used by the RD750.
Bit 10: “Home Input” – A Home Input is not available on the RD750. This bit is always “0”
Bit 11: “HomeIn Armed” – Indicates that the homing logic of the drive is configured to latch the resolver position on the next transition
of the home input. The RD750 does not have a discrete input and will respond by capturing the resolver position at the next
electrical zero position of the resolver.
Bit 12: “HomeIn Event” – Normally “0”. Set to “1” in response to a “HomeIn Armed” event after the resolver position passes through an
electrical zero position. Reset with a Clear Errors command from the drive.
Bit 13: “HomMrk Armed” – Indicates that the homing logic of the drive is configured to latch the resolver position on the next marker
(Z) pulse. The RD750 will respond by capturing the resolver position at the next electrical zero position of the resolver.
Bit 14: “HomMrk Event” – Normally “0”. Set to “1” in response to a “HomMrk Armed” event after the resolver position passes through
an electrical zero position. Reset with a Clear Errors command from the drive.
Bit 15: “Direction” – State of the corresponding bit in the [Encoder Cfg] parameter.
6 Error Status RO 16-bit
Error Status integer
Status Information that will result in a feedback loss condition.
Options
SI Comm Loss

Phase Loss
Open Wire
Quad Loss
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved

Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit 0: “Open Wire” – Set when an error in the resolver signals prevents a valid position measurement from being made.
Bit 1: “Phase Loss” – Set by drive in response to error bits in the Phase Loss Count parameter (P7).
Bit 2: “Quad Loss” – Set by drive in response to error bits in the Quad Loss Count parameter (P8).
Bit 15: “SI Comm Loss” – Indicates a communication loss between the main control board and the RD750 over the Serial Interface
backplane.

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The RD750 uses the Phase Loss Count (P7) and Quad Loss Count (P8) parameters as status
bits when there is a latched fault or temporary error with the position value. These bits must
be monitored to assure proper feedback. The RD750 does not reset or freeze the Encoder
Feedback value when an error occurs.

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Parameter List (continued)

No. Display Name Values

Read-Write

Data Type
Full Name
Description
Group
File

7 Phase Loss Count RO Real

Phase Loss Count
Resolver Status Information from the RD750.
In the 20-750-ENC-1 module for Rockwell Automation, this parameter stores the number of times a phase loss error occurs within a one
millisecond sample interval. There is no equivalent error in a resolver interface, so the RD750 uses this parameter to transmit resolver
status information. Depending on which bits are set, this parameter value will be between 0 and 127.
NOTE: The following bit names are designations from AMCI. They will not appear in the 20-750-ENC-1 tags if you choose to transmit
this information from the drive. User defined tags can be used to add these bit names to your project.
NOTE: The “Open Wire” error bit in the Error Status parameter (P6) will be set when any of bits P7.6 through P7.2 are also set. The
“Open Wire” error bit is not set of bit P7.0, “RDC Velocity” is set.
Options

Excessive Phase Err

RDC Mismatch
RDC Degrade

RDC Tracking
RDC Clipping

RDC Velocity
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved

RCD Loss
Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bit 0: “RDC Velocity” – Velocity exceeds maximum limit of resolver/digital converter. See Resolver Tracking Speed on page 13 for
more information. This bit will reset itself once the velocity reading decreases.
Bit 1: “RDC Tracking” – RDC exceeded maximum tracking rate. Caused by extremely high acceleration values. This bit will reset itself
once the acceleration rate decreases.
RD750 Resolver Feedback Option Module

Bit 2: “RDC Mismatch” – Maximum amplitude mismatch between the sine and cosine signals. Error in wiring or significantly higher
impedance on one winding. (Cold solder joint, loose connection, etc.)
Bit 3: “RDC Degrade” – Degradation in sine/cosine signals. Generally a wiring issue or electrical noise induced into the cable.
Bit 4: “RDC Loss” – Sine/Cosine signals have changed significantly during machine operation and are now too low to be accurately mea-
sured. This is typically an indication of an installation issue or break/error in resolver cabling.
Bit 5: “RDC Clipping” – Sine/Cosine signals have changed significantly during machine operation and are now too high to be accurately
measured. This is typically an indication of an installation issue or break/error in resolver cabling.
Bit 6: “Excessive Phase Err” – The phase shift between the Reference and Sine/Cosine signals has changed significantly during machine
operation. This is usually an indication of an installation issue.

Bits P7.6 through P7.2 are latched bits. Once set, they will remain on until cleared by a Clear Fault Command. These bits will trigger a
Phase Loss event. See Troubleshooting on the following page for more information.

8 Quad Loss Count RO Real

Quadrature Loss Count
Additional Resolver Status Information from the RD750.
In the 20-750-ENC-1 module for Rockwell Automation, this parameter stores the number of times a quadrature loss error occurs within
a one millisecond sample interval. There is no equivalent error in a resolver interface, so the RD750 uses this parameter to transmit
additional resolver status information. Depending on which bits are set, this parameter value will be between 0 and 15.
NOTE: The following bit names are designations from AMCI. They will not appear in the 20-750-ENC-1 tags if you choose to transmit
this information from the drive. User defined tags can be used to add these bit names to your project.
Options
Phase Shift
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved

Reserved
High TR
Low TR

Default 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit 1: “Low TR” – The resolver’s transformation ratio is lower than expected. The Sine/Cosine signals are present, but cannot be mea-
sured accurately. Decrease the TR setting on the RD750 to improve signal levels.
Bit 2: “High TR” – The resolver’s transformation ratio is higher than expected. The Sine/Cosine signals are present, but cannot be mea-
sured accurately. Increase the TR setting on the RD750 to improve signal levels.
Bit 3: “Phase Shift” – Set to “1” if there is an error in measuring signal phase shift during initial tests. Set after power up sequence only.

All used bits in P8 are latched bits. Once set, they will remain on until cleared by a Clear Fault Command. These bits will trigger a
Quadrature Loss event. See Troubleshooting on the following page for more information.

Table 4 RD750 Parameter List

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Faults and Alarms
The following table contains information on the faults and alarms available when using the RD750.
The parameter and bit names are defined for the 20-750-ENC-1 and these names will appear in
your project. Review the descriptions below to understand how and when the drive will trig-
ger a fault based on information from the RD750.
Event Fault / Type Fault Configuration Auto Description/Action(s)
No. (†) Alarm Text Action Parameters Reset

xx000 Open Wire Configurable P3 A position value cannot be determined due to errors in the sine/cosine
[Fdbk Loss Cfg] signals. This bit is set when any of the status bits P7.6 through P7.2
(Phase Loss Count parameter) are set. The blink pattern of the
Resolver Status LED (LED2) will also indicate the error.

xx001 Phase Loss Configurable P3 The drive checks the value of the Phase Loss Count parameter (P7)
[Fdbk Loss Cfg] every millisecond and calculates a running sum over an eight millisec-
ond time period. This fault occurs whenever the eight millisecond sum
exceeds 30.

The RD750 defines seven status bits in the Phase Loss Count parame-
ter (P7.6 - P7.0). Bits P7.0, RDC Velocity and P7.1, RCD Tracking, are
not latched and will not cause this event to be triggered if they are the
only bits in P7 that are on. The remaining bits used in P7, P7.6 through
P7.2 are latched. Therefore, this event will occur within eight millisec-
onds of any of these five bits turning on. The only way to reset these
five bits in P7 is with a by a Clear Fault Command.

xx002 Quadrature Configurable P3 The drive checks the value of the Quadrature Loss Count parameter
Loss [Fdbk Loss Cfg] (P8) every millisecond and calculates a running sum over an eight milli-
second time period. This fault occurs whenever the eight millisecond
sum exceeds 10.

The RD750 defines three status bits in the Quad Loss Count parameter
(P8.3 - P8.1). All of these bits are latched. Therefore, this event will
occur within eight milliseconds of any of these three bits turning on.
The only way to reset the bits in P8 is with a by a Clear Fault Com-
mand.

xx058 Module Fault Coast Module was commanded to write default values.
Defaulted

† The “xx” in the Event Number is equal to the slot the RD750 is installed in. For example, of the RD750 is
installed in slot 5, a Phase Loss error will be reported as Event Number 05001.
Table 5 RD750 Faults and Alarms

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Drive Add On Profiles
A PowerFlex 750-Series drive can be added to RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 projects as a “Standard Drive”
using Drive Add-On Profiles (AOPs). RSLogix 5000 v16 and higher, or Studio 5000 is required. At the time
of this writing, Add-On Profiles were be available at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/soft-
ware.html under the “RSLogix 5000 Drive Add-On Profiles (non CIP Motion)” folder.
Option Modules are added to the drive while setting the drive’s properties.

Integrated Motion
PowerFlex 750-Series drives can be used as part of an Integrated Motion system. (Integrated Motion was
previously known as CIP Motion.) With its 20-750-ENC-1 emulation, the RD750 can be used in Integrated
motion systems.
Like the 20-750-ENC-1 module, homing and registration functions are not supported when
using the RD750 with Integrated Motion. These functions are only supported by the Universal
Feedback Board (20-750-UFB-1) when Integrated Motion is used.
Rockwell Automation literature should be followed to add a PowerFlex drive to your control system. Rock-
well Automation publication MOTION-UM003D explains how to create a new project that supports inte-
grated motion as well as how to add and configure a PowerFlex 755 drive. When creating your project,
remember to:
 Enable Time Synchronization
 Choose an Ethernet communications module that supports the CIP Sync protocol and verify that the fol-
lowing parameters are set correctly:
 The Electronic Keying parameter must be set to “Exact Match” or “Compatible Keying”
 The Time Sync Connection parameter must be set to “Time Sync and Motion”
Detailed information on configuring PowerFlex 755 drives for use with ControlLogix L6x and L7x control-
lers can be found in the following Rockwell Automation publications:
 PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives, publication 750-PM001
 Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP Network Configuration and Startup, 
publication MOTION-UM003
 Logix5000 Controllers Motion Instructions, publication MOTION-RM002
 Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP Network, publication MOTION-RM003

Connected Components Workbench

PowerFlex 750-Series drives can be configured with the Connected Components Workbench software. This
software is available for free download at http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/programmable-controllers/
connected-components-workbench-software. When installing the software, verify that the drive profiles are
selected for installation, and not just the micro800 profiles.
Option Modules are added to the drive while setting the drive’s properties. Help files that were installed with
the software are available to assist you.

DriveTools / DriveExecutive
DriveExecutive software recognizes all peripheral cards installed in a drive when the software connects to the
drive and you upload data from the drive. You cannot manually add a 20-750-ENC-1 peripheral card to a
750-Series drive while off-line. Once the upload is complete, the RD750 will appear as a 20-750-ENC-1 card
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