Application Guide
Topic: Absolute Point to Point Positioning
Drive Product: PowerFlex 700S – Phase I Control
Introduction
An Application Guide provides generic information on features and functions of drive products and their
implementation. Application Guides are not specific to any one application, but generically discuss
application techniques and/or functions as part of an application.
User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical
equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls
(Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.ab.com/documents/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment
and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and because of the wide variety
of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy
themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of
the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation,
Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this document.
Reproduction of the contents of this document, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Related Publications The following publications should be referenced and followed when operating, configuring, or
commissioning this drive product. These publications may be found on the automation book store at
www.theautomationbookstore.com
;
Publication Title Pub Number
PowerFlex 700S Phase I Control User Manual 20D-UM001
PowerFlex 700S Phase I Control Reference Manual PFLEX-RM002
PowerFlex 700S Phase I Control Firmware Release Notes 20D-RN004
PowerFlex 700S Phase I Control Quick Start 20D-QS001
20-COMM-x User Manuals 20COMM-UM00x
Also, the Application Set, AS_PF700S_AbsPtPtPosition, is used in conjunction with this Application
Guide.
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