Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Basics

Course Overview

This hands-on course introduces students to both Kinetix 5500 and Kinetix 5700 servo drives, covering programming using Studio 5000 Logix Designer and CIP Motion over Ethernet/IP. Students learn the key differences between platforms, safety features, and practical motion control implementation.

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of open-loop and closed-loop servo systems

• Position control versus velocity control

• CIP Motion over Ethernet/IP architecture

• Kinetix 5500 vs 5700: key differences and selection criteria

• Kinetix 5700 safety features and Safe Torque Off (STO)

• Higher power axis support with Kinetix 5700

• System wiring: servo amplifier, motor, feedback cables, I/O

• Motion group creation and CIP servo axis configuration

• Motor configuration and system scaling (revolutions/distance units)

• Voltage, bus power, and universal time clock settings

• Virtual axis concepts and electronic gearing

• Motion-related physics principles

Hands-On Lab Exercises

• Wire and configure Kinetix 5500 and 5700 servo systems

• Set up servo amplifiers as Ethernet/IP nodes

• Perform hookup tests and direction/polarity assignment

• Execute homing procedures using MAH instructions

• Program motion commands: jog (MAJ), move (MAM), stop (MAS)

• Use Motion Direct Commands (MSO, MAH, MAM, MAJ, MAS)

• Interpret servo drive feedback and diagnostics

• Apply manual tuning techniques and motion analyzer tools

• Configure Safe Torque Off (STO) on Kinetix 5700

• Troubleshoot common hardware and software issues

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for controls engineers, maintenance technicians, and automation professionals. No prior servo experience is required.