Siemens Micromaster 440 Overview11/17/2017The Siemens Micromaster series of drives is a line of general purpose AC drives. Model numbers in this line include the Micromaster 410, 420, 430, and 440. The capabilities increase with the model number. The Micromaster 440 is the most advanced drive in the drive series. It is capable of open loop, closed loop, and sensor less vector control. The drive can be ordered to interface with a variety of input voltage ranges from 200V to 600V and power ranges from 1/6HP to 250HP. These drives do not come standard with an operator interface module. If a user plans to operate the drive locally, an operator interface must be used along with the drive. There are two types of operator interfaces available for the Micromaster drives; they are the basic operator interface and the advanced operator interface. The BOI has the capability of displaying and setting the drive parameters. The BOI can also be a source for stop, start, reverse, and reference commands. The AOI has the same capabilities as the BOI, but it also has the ability to store, upload, and download, drive configurations. The AOI can also be used in conjunction with the AOI connection kit. This kit allows the user to connect the AOI to the AOI connection kit and using configuration software (drive monitor or drive starter) load a configuration from the software to the AOI then take the AOI to a Micromaster drive and download that configuration into the drive. This operation can also be carried out in reverse. It must be noted that the AOI has a standard baud rate of 9600 bps. When connecting the AOI to the drive, the baud rate setting of the drive must be set at 9600 bps also. The parameter in the drive that sets the baud rate is 2010 in001 must be set to 6 which equals 9600. You cannot change the baud rate of the AOI nor can the AOI change the baud rate of the drive. If the baud rate of the drive needs to be changed, you must use either the BOI or software through a serial interface. Micromaster drives use a stacking configuration for adding on option modules. Many different option modules are available for the Micromaster drive series such as encoder modules, input/output modules, and communications modules. It is important to remember that when stacking modules on the front of the drive, encoder modules always go on first and the communication modules always go on last. Back To Blog
Siemens Micromaster 440 Overview11/17/2017The Siemens Micromaster series of drives is a line of general purpose AC drives. Model numbers in this line include the Micromaster 410, 420, 430, and 440. The capabilities increase with the model number. The Micromaster 440 is the most advanced drive in the drive series. It is capable of open loop, closed loop, and sensor less vector control. The drive can be ordered to interface with a variety of input voltage ranges from 200V to 600V and power ranges from 1/6HP to 250HP. These drives do not come standard with an operator interface module. If a user plans to operate the drive locally, an operator interface must be used along with the drive. There are two types of operator interfaces available for the Micromaster drives; they are the basic operator interface and the advanced operator interface. The BOI has the capability of displaying and setting the drive parameters. The BOI can also be a source for stop, start, reverse, and reference commands. The AOI has the same capabilities as the BOI, but it also has the ability to store, upload, and download, drive configurations. The AOI can also be used in conjunction with the AOI connection kit. This kit allows the user to connect the AOI to the AOI connection kit and using configuration software (drive monitor or drive starter) load a configuration from the software to the AOI then take the AOI to a Micromaster drive and download that configuration into the drive. This operation can also be carried out in reverse. It must be noted that the AOI has a standard baud rate of 9600 bps. When connecting the AOI to the drive, the baud rate setting of the drive must be set at 9600 bps also. The parameter in the drive that sets the baud rate is 2010 in001 must be set to 6 which equals 9600. You cannot change the baud rate of the AOI nor can the AOI change the baud rate of the drive. If the baud rate of the drive needs to be changed, you must use either the BOI or software through a serial interface. Micromaster drives use a stacking configuration for adding on option modules. Many different option modules are available for the Micromaster drive series such as encoder modules, input/output modules, and communications modules. It is important to remember that when stacking modules on the front of the drive, encoder modules always go on first and the communication modules always go on last.