# Stagehand Parameters

Why Would You Restore Parameters?

There are times when you find yourself in the weeds with a misbehaving Stagehand and nothing you do seems to make a difference. For me, these times generally coincide with adjusting parameters, running an auto-tune or (of course) 1st tech/1st dress/1st preview. VFDs are complicated devices and one wrong parameter can wreak havoc - tossing out errors, not triggering the brakes or just not working at all.

Most often fixing a parameter issue is as simple as clicking a few buttons in Spikemark. If you're stuck with a drive fault or some other weird errors, click on the Stagehand you have below to find out how to restore the VFD to factory settings.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Pro 2</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-pro-2-parameters">stagehand-pro-2-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8873a966460838259a7cbd0bc4f87a870152e64f%2FStagehand%20Pro%201400w.png?alt=media">Stagehand Pro 1400w.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Pro 3/Pro 4</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-pro-3-pro-4-parameters">stagehand-pro-3-pro-4-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4b26f852ababf4f390824800a4ba6f17f92e59ba%2FStagehand%20Pro%203%20-%20Front%20Close%20Up%20v2.png?alt=media">Stagehand Pro 3 - Front Close Up v2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Pro 3e</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-pro-3e-parameters">stagehand-pro-3e-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4b26f852ababf4f390824800a4ba6f17f92e59ba%2FStagehand%20Pro%203%20-%20Front%20Close%20Up%20v2.png?alt=media">Stagehand Pro 3 - Front Close Up v2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Pro 5</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-pro-5-parameters">stagehand-pro-5-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d0bbe35eb3868f7bf72d34c7b5ddd9db291ced91%2FStagehand%20Pro%205%20AC%20-%20Front%20Perspective%20v2.png?alt=media">Stagehand Pro 5 AC - Front Perspective v2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Apprentice</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-apprentice">stagehand-apprentice</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5fbfb1f978d10ab67d0fb6a90668ab7f2441f17d%2FStagehand%20Apprentice%20Rack%20Front.png?alt=media">Stagehand Apprentice Rack Front.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand Apprentice 2</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-apprentice-2-parameters">stagehand-apprentice-2-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1fc0a30056de4e348810a601004270a2f5817e52%2FStagehand%20Apprentice%202%205hp%20-%20Front.png?alt=media">Stagehand Apprentice 2 5hp - Front.png</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stagehand AC (Classic)</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/stagehand-ac-aka-the-classic">stagehand-ac-aka-the-classic</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0aa32a1e4b72917aefca0d97d67994e2bb280077%2Fstagehand-classic-1400w.png?alt=media">stagehand-classic-1400w.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Classic+</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/classic+-parameters">classic+-parameters</a></td><td><a href="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-49cacfa024abe501cf08bed7e4a820b15798644d%2FP1002110.JPG?alt=media">P1002110.JPG</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Pro+</td><td></td><td><a href="stagehand-parameters/pro+-parameters">pro+-parameters</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="danger" %}

### Before resetting any parameters, make sure your drive is not displaying a brake fault.

{% endhint %}

If **BRAKE FAULT** is displayed on your Stagehand Card, follow these steps to clear your brake fault before clearing/restoring your Stagehand parameters:

The most likely cause of BRAKE FAULT being displayed is that the PLC program was not reinstated after the auto-tune. Let’s confirm the value in parameter 414:

1. Press the <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c1a1c6364960bb05e2ca3e583da59e4ec6bf7a45%2FMode.jpg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> button on the VFD keypad until **P.0 is displayed**
2. Use the <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d660f9b6a0ab65451fc8a37edffcb769747f9b14%2FVFD%20Jog%20Wheel.jpg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> wheel on the keypad until **P.414** is displayed
3. Press <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ef26fb12b0f4dd28eed31bb441be0fb473774add%2FSet.jpg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">. The screen will display the current value setting.
   * 0 = PLC program is **not running**
   * 1 = PLC program for an **A700**
   * 2 = PLC program for an **A800**
4. **If '0' is displayed**, use the <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d660f9b6a0ab65451fc8a37edffcb769747f9b14%2FVFD%20Jog%20Wheel.jpg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> wheel to set the proper value
5. Press <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ef26fb12b0f4dd28eed31bb441be0fb473774add%2FSet.jpg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> to confirm the new value.
   * The display will flash between P.414 and the value you set
6. **Power cycle the VFD** for at least **5 seconds**
   * Engage the E-Stop or remove the Input Power

{% hint style="success" %}
**Once reset try jogging the motor.**

If all functions as expected you are ready to Make It Move!
{% endhint %}