LX Manual Addendum #3

Includes: LX-400, LX-700, and LX-1100

Information furnished by EMERSON EMC is believed to be accurate

and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EMERSON
EMC for its use. EMERSON EMC reserves the right to change the
design or operation of the equipment described herein and any
associated motion products without notice. EMERSON EMC also
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
document. Information in document is subject to change without
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P/N 400272-03
Rev: A1
Date: November 14, 1996
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Overview of LX revision A8
This revision of the LX drive includes all models, LX-400, LX-700,
and LX-1100. Functionally, this revision of LX amplifiers is fully
compatible with all existing applications with the most prominent
changes being the three additional troubleshooting LEDs and the
new power connector. It also incorporates some circuit board layout
and component changes to provide for faster, more reliable circuit
board assembly and testing.
Power Connector
The power connector, located at the bottom of the connection strip, was
changed to one that provides a 20% higher current rating. This increases
the margin and thereby the reliability. This new connector will
physically fit the previous revision amplifiers but doesn't use the original
hold-down screws. Instead, it uses integral clips that mate with the
receptacle to secure the connector in position. When changing amplifiers
between revisions, this connector must also be changed to match the
amplifier receptacle.
Diagnostics LEDs
The three additional diagnostic LEDs, when used in conjunction with
the standard indicators, provide more specific information on the
possible cause of the trouble. The following drawing and chart outline
the new LED diagnostic functions and the most likely solutions.

LXA8 LED

Figure 1: LX Rev A8 with side removed.

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REV A8 LED DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS

LED # Color Function Possible action

7 Green Motor phase peaks. Indicates Not a fault indication - no action necessary.
motor phases for resolver phasing. Normally flashes on/off as motor rotates.

8 Red Overcurrent. (Short circuit in Check for shorted motor cable, or motor
Motor power circuit between windings. Also could indicate a shorted IGBT
IGBT bridge and motor) bridge, in which case, the drive is faulty.
Drive OK indicator will also be
off.
(Maintains indication until power-
cycled)

9 Red DC Bus overvoltage. Check AC voltage level. Check Shunt Active

Bus has exceeded 416 Vdc.
Drive OK indicator will also be
off.
(Maintains indication until power
is cycled)
LED (yellow) on front of drive during
operation. If it's consistently on, the decel
power cannot be absorbed with the internal
shunt resistor. The internal shunt may be
faulty, so test it with an ohmmeter with power
off and ONLY AFTER the DC Bus has
dissipated. See LX manual Special
Applications chapter for the Shunt circuit
diagram. If the shunt resistor checks OK, It
may simply be inadequate for the application.
In this case an external Shunt Resistor of an
appropriate size will be necessary.

10 Red DC Bus Undervoltage. DC bus Check AC voltage level on all phases. Check
is below 130 Vdc. amplifier connections and the LX power
Drive OK indicator will also be connector pins and sockets for looseness.
off. Check incoming power connections and fuses
(Maintains indication until the for loose fuse holders or wires.
power is cycled)