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Chapter 5 - Configuring Impulse with an IDC Keypad
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Chapter 5 - Configuring Impulse with an IDC Keypad
Section 1 of this chapter is intended primarily to familiarize new IDC keypad users with the FP100
Impulse Keypad, and we recommend this section be reviewed by those experienced with the FP220
keypad as well. If you are using an FP220 keypad (version 3.00 and above) to configure the Impulse,
it is imperative that the keypad DIP-switches be set as shown on the next page.
Section 2 provides step-by-step procedures for configuring the Impulse with either the FP100 or
FP220 keypad.
Section 1 - Introduction to the FP100 Impulse Keypad
The FP100 version of the IDC keypad was developed solely for the Impulse drive, while the FP220
(version 3.00 and higher) can also be used with the Impulse and with IDC’s extensive line of Smart
Drives. The FP100-RS485 and FP220-RS485 keypads may be used with an Impulse and RS-485
communication.
The keypad was designed to provide operators with a convenient way to configure an application,
and though it functions primarily as an operator interface, it is also effective as a troubleshooting
tool.
Application Note: If a project file was created in Application Developer using the Extended level
of Numeric Precision (Axis Setup > Command > Numeric Precision > Extended), you will receive
a precision error message when the file is loaded into a keypad. Only the Standard level of numeric
precision (Axis Setup > Command > Numeric Precision > Standard) is compatible with the precision
level of the keypad. See Chapter 4, Configuring Impulse with Application Developer.
Keypad Features
• Easy-to-read, two-line, 40-character,
back-lit display
• Can be sealed to IP65 (NEMA 4) wash-
down environment
• Large, scratch-proof keys with audible
and tactile feedback
• Connects to the Impulse with a remote
cable
• Allows project files to be copied to and
from a PC.