Emerson FM-3 Network Card User Manual


 
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Operational Overview
the standard file format (.fm3), as well as in the secure file format (.fm3s). The “s” at the end
of the file extension stands for “secure”. The secure file will be saved to the same directory
as the standard file.
To perform the Secure Download, close all open files in PowerTools Pro. Then click on
Device\ Secure Download on the menu bar as shown below.
A window will then pop up asking the user to select the secure file that they wish to download.
Select the secure file that was just saved, and then click on the “Open” button. This will
download the secure file to the target device.
A secure file (.fm3s) cannot be opened or modified. The file extension cannot be changed to
allow the user to open it. The secure file is only valid for use by the secure download function.
If a user attempts to upload a secure file, a message will appear indicating that the file residing
in the system has been protected by the user. An example of this is shown below.
Brake Operation
MG motor brake operation is controlled by the Brake Release and Brake Control destinations.
These destinations can be used together to control the state of the Brake source. The table
below shows the relationship between the Brake sources and destinations (see “Diagnostic
Display”).
Note
No motion should be commanded while the brake is engaged.
Brake Release Destination Off On
Brake Activate Destination On Off On Off
Drive Power
Stage
Enabled
0111
Disabled
0011