Stagehand Parameters

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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.

Stagehand Pro 2

Stagehand Pro 3/Pro 4

Stagehand Pro 3e

Stagehand Pro 5

Stagehand Apprentice

Stagehand Apprentice 2

Stagehand AC (Classic)

Classic+

Pro+

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

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 button on the VFD keypad until P.0 is displayed

2. Use the wheel on the keypad until P.414 is displayed

3. Press . 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 wheel to set the proper value

5. Press 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

Once reset try jogging the motor.

If all functions as expected you are ready to Make It Move!