Creative Conners Stagehand Pro 3 Manuel utilisateur
Copyright 2020, Creative Conners, Inc.
STAGEHAND PRO 3
REFERENCE MANUAL 1.1
Stagehand Pro 3 Reference Manual, 11-20
Index
Stagehand Pro 3 Reference Manual, 11-20
Index
GETTING STARTED 1
What’s in the box 1
Stagehand Pro 3 Features 1
Forward and reverse jog buttons 2
Knob 2
OLED status display 2
Limit switch override buttons - New! 3
Brake test buttons 3
Mains power indicator 3
Branch circuit protection breaker - New! 3
VFD Keypad 3
USB commissioning port - New! 3
Rack mounting - New! 4
Ethernet 4
E-Stop 4
Signal 5
Input Power 5
Motor and brake output 5
Persistent Position - New! 5
USB parameter storage - New! 5
INSTALLATION 6
POWERING UP 7
Input Power 7
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Motor and Brake 8
Motor 9
Motor Brake 9
Load Brake 9
Signal 11
Ultimate Limit 12
Reverse Limit 12
Forward Limit 12
Limit Wiring Strategies 13
Speed Encoder 13
Position Encoder 14
Encoder Wiring Strategies 14
Single encoder 15
Dual encoders 15
Ethernet 16
Showstopper 17
OPERATION 17
Manual Operation 18
Understanding the Status Displays 19
Motion Controller 20
Network Connectivity 20
Encoder Position 20
Limits 21
Drive Fault 21
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Brake Fault 21
Emergency Stop 22
VFD 22
Electrical monitor 22
Parameter configuration 22
Faults history 22
Override Limits 25
Brake Testing 26
Connecting to Spikemark 29
Setting the IP Address 29
Setting the Subnet Mask 30
Auto-Tuning 30
Within Spikemark 31
VFD Keypad 33
Parameter Configuration 36
Keypad 37
Restore from USB 37
Saving to USB 38
Factory default parameters 39
Restoring factory VFD settings 42
Analog speed signal calibration 43
TROUBLESHOOTING 44
Common Problems 44
Technical Support 46
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Phone 46
Fax 46
Email 46
SPECIFICATIONS 47
Physical Specifications 47
Electrical Specifications 48
Mitsubishi VFD Parameters 49
PLC Ladder Logic 54
Wiring Diagram 56
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GETTING STARTED
The Stagehand Pro 3 is the next-generation, high-performance motor controller from Creative
Conners. We designed the Stagehand Pro 3 to make scenic automation safe and easy. It combines
sophisticated control with a high-power Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and redundant safety
circuitry in a single, simple device. This combination of features results in an elegant solution that is
particularly well-suited to safely hoist or lift scenery on stage with machinery powered by an AC
induction motor and equipped with dual failsafe brakes.
This manual will guide you through:
● Unpacking
● Installation
● Powering up
● Operation
● Troubleshooting
If you need help along the way contact us on our website (creativeconners.com), via email
([email protected]), or by phone (401-289-2942 x2). We want your automation to
succeed and we are eager to help you through any head-scratching issues.
What’s in the box
Inside the box you should find:
● A welcome card with a quick link to this manual (cci.fyi/pro3)
● Stagehand Pro 3 motion controller
● 10ft power cord
● #10-32 rackmount screws with nylon washers (x8)
● Mitsubishi A800 instructions on CD
If any of these items are missing, please contact us for a replacement. While you’re at it, give us a
little sass for forgetting to put something in the box. We enjoy an appropriate amount of sass.
If you purchased any power cables, encoders, limits switches, machines, or other accessories, those
items are packaged separately. If you didn’t purchase any additional items, please visit our online
store and order oodles of stuff. It’s all pretty neat. http://store.creativeconners.com
Stagehand Pro 3 Features
The Stagehand Pro 3 is an evolution of our Stagehand Pro controller. It shares many of the functional
traits with its predecessor while offering a few key improvements. Let’s take a look:
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Forward and reverse jog buttons
Press and hold, then turn the speed knob, to manually move the motor
Knob
When used with the jog buttons, the knob will adjust speed from 0%-100%. It doesn’t like to be spun
super-fast, slow and steady is the best method. The knob is also a button that can be used for
network configuration.
OLED status display
A two-line display shows handy, at-a-glance info. It’s OLED which makes it easy to see backstage in
the dark.
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Limit switch override buttons - New!
Ever hit a limit switch and grumbled about having to bust out a screwdriver to adjust the switch
during initial installation? Grumble no more, you can press the corresponding override button to
temporarily disable the limit signal.
Brake test buttons
The Pro 3 has a dedicated logic controller to manage two brakes. The controller uses separate logic
conditions and timing for redundancy. The test buttons can be used to verify the brakes are
behaving as expected during periodic inspection.
Mains power indicator
The power indicator glows when the circuit feeding the Stagehand Pro 3 is energized.
Pro Tip: this indicator is connected to input phases X & Y only. It’s possible that you could be
missing the Z input phase. Everything works with only the X & Y input phases, but the horsepower
rating is reduced by 50%.
Branch circuit protection breaker - New!
A circuit breaker mounted on the front of the controller alleviates worries of a dangerous circuit
overload. The breaker also makes it easy to power down the controller without unplugging it from
the power distro. (Note: the rendering shows the controller all lit up, but the breaker off. That
wouldn’t really happen in real life, but it’s just computer rendering with some artistic license taken).
VFD Keypad
The keypad has some great display information like output speed, current, and voltage. It also shows
an error code when the drive stops with a fault. And, if that wasn’t enough, the keypad can be used
to adjust one of the nearly thousand parameters in the drive. Don’t adjust parameters willy-nilly
though, changing a parameter improperly can make the Stagehand stop working completely or
worse, work weirdly.
USB commissioning port - New!
The USB port on the front can be used to configure the drive with Mitsubishi’s FR Configurator
software. We don’t really recommend that you do this unless you are a VFD maven, but we take
advantage of the port for troubleshooting and initial commissioning.
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Rack mounting - New!
The Stagehand Pro 3 case is now made exclusively for rack mounting. Since 2013, when the
Stagehand Pro was introduced, we heard from many customers that wanted an easier rack-mounting
solution than was possible with our original case design. The new case is awkwardly large at 8U (we
know, we know) but it is much simpler to mount now that it conforms to a typical vertical rack. Before
you send the email that you composed asking “why does this thing have to be so tall?!?”, let me
explain. The reason for the extreme height is that the VFD needs to be mounted vertically for proper
ventilation. To adhere to the manufacturer’s mounting recommendations, we had to make the case
8U tall. As soon as we figure something better out, we’ll do it. I swear.
Moving to the back of the Stagehand Pro 3, we find all the cable connections.
Ethernet
All Stagehand motor controllers communicate with our Spikemark software over Ethernet with a
standard RJ45 CAT5 cable. The connection can be fortified with a Neutrik EtherCon shell for
improved mechanical latching.
E-Stop
The Emergency Stop signal from a Showstopper 3 Base or Hub is sent over a 5-pin XLR connector.
Inside, the Stagehand Pro uses a SIL3 safety relay and redundant force-guided contactors to remove
power from the motor when the Emergency Stop is activated.
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