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Operational Overview
This section provides a complete functional description of the FM-3. It is intended to provide
you with a thorough understanding of all operations. The description includes references to
many FM-3 and E Series drive parameters which can be displayed and/or edited using
Emerson Motion Control PowerTools® FM-3 software, or through any Modbus interface.
The FM-3 augments the E Series drive by providing the ability to implement programs
written using PowerTools FM-3. When an FM-3 is attached to an E Series drive, it overrides
the operation and user accessible features of the drive. The drive’s basic operating modes
(Pulse, Velocity and Torque) are not available when an FM-3 is attached.
The FM-3 stores E Series drive setup parameters within the module itself. This allows you to
transfer the FM-3 to another E Series drive without losing setup parameters.
The FM-3 allows you to set up 55 different indexes, Jog functions and multiple Homes. It also
provides eight digital input lines and four digital output lines in addition to the four input and
three output lines available on the drive.
Software Interface
The FM-3 is set up using PowerTools FM-3 software. PowerTools FM-3 is an easy-to-use
Windows® based setup and diagnostics tool. It provides you with the ability to create, edit
and maintain your drive’s setup. You can download or upload your setup data to or from a
device. You can also save it to a file on your PC or print it for review or permanent storage.
PowerTools FM-3 Setup Software
PowerTools FM-3 is designed to be the easiest to use software available for single axis motion
controllers.
Features
• “Hierarchy View” for quick navigation to any setup screen
• Simple I/O function assignments
• Powerful online diagnostic capabilities
• Programming
FM-3 Programming Module Reference Manual
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