Select it with 96.04 Macro select = ABB standard (vector) (Menu › Primary settings › Macro). It runs in vector (speed) control by default. Changing macro resets every setting except motor data, so back up first.
Where the ABB standard (vector) macro fits
Loads that need torque at low speed
Mixers, extruders and loaded conveyors hold speed better with the motor model.
Speed in rpm
Operators and PLCs work in rpm rather than hertz.
Upgrades from ABB standard
Wiring stays the same, so the change is a parameter task, not a rewire.
Terminal map
Control terminals X1–X3 · ABB standard (vector) macro (inputs that change most are highlighted)
| Terminal | Signal | Function in this macro |
|---|---|---|
2 | AI1 | Speed reference 1, 0–10 V |
5 | AI2 | Not configured |
7 | AO1 | Output frequency, 0–20 mA |
8 | AO2 | Motor current, 0–20 mA |
13 | DI1 | Stop (0) / Start (1) |
14 | DI2 | Forward (0) / Reverse (1) |
15 | DI3 | Constant speed select |
16 | DI4 | Constant speed select |
17 | DI5 | Ramp set 1 (0) / Ramp set 2 (1) |
18 | DI6 | Not configured |
19–21 | RO1 | Ready run |
22–24 | RO2 | Running |
25–27 | RO3 | Fault (-1) |
Wiring diagram
Try it: ABB standard (vector) macro simulator
Operate the inputs as an operator or PLC would. The wiring diagram above, the relay lamps and the output frequency respond the way the macro defines. Values come from the Softwell bench drive.
Inputs — click to switch, hold the push-buttons
Drive (simulated, 4× real time)
- State
- Stopped
- Reference
- —
- Direction
- Forward
Signal path: switch any input to trace it from +24 V to the parameter that reads it.
Preset speed truth table (click a row to set DI3/DI4 in the simulator)
| DI3 | DI4 | Parameter | Result (Softwell bench values) |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | AI1 | AI1 reference |
1 | 0 | 22.26 | 300 rpm |
0 | 1 | 22.27 | 600 rpm |
1 | 1 | 22.28 | 900 rpm |
Wire this macro on a real ACS580
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Configure the ABB standard (vector) macro in Drive Composer
Drive Composer entry / pro- ACS580 powered, STO terminals closed (factory jumpers in place)
- PC with Drive Composer and a USB cable to the assistant control panel
- Motor nameplate data and the wiring done as in the diagram
Connect
Plug a USB cable from the PC into the USB port on the drive's assistant control panel, open Drive Composer (entry or pro) and connect. The drive appears in the drive list.
Back up first
Save the current parameters to a file (entry) or take a full Backup (pro) so you can return to the old setup.
Enter motor data
Open Parameters › group 99 and enter 99.06–99.11 from the nameplate. Set 99.04 Motor control mode to Vector, then request an ID run in 99.13 and start the drive to run it.
Select the macro
Open group 96, set 96.04 Macro select to ABB standard (vector), and confirm 96.05 Macro active shows the same name. Every non-motor parameter now returns to the macro defaults.
Check the I/O mapping
Open the parameters in the table below and confirm each one points to the input shown. Change only what your wiring differs on.
Tune ramps, presets and limits
Set acceleration and deceleration times, preset speeds or setpoints, and min/max limits in group 30 (30.11–30.14).
Test with the Monitor window
Add 01.06 Output frequency, 01.07 Motor current, 10.02 DI delayed status and 12.12 AI1 scaled value. Operate each switch and watch the matching bit and value change.
Save and document
Write 96.07 Parameter save manually = Save, then use Print to keep a PDF parameter record (as on the Softwell lab printouts). In pro, compare against the backup to list every change.
Parameters to check after selecting the macro
Open each one in Drive Composer and confirm it points to the input shown. Change only what your wiring differs on.
| Parameter | Name | Should read |
|---|---|---|
20.03 | Ext1 in1 source | DI1 |
20.04 | Ext1 in2 source | DI2 |
22.11 | Ext1 speed ref1 | AI1 scaled |
22.22 / 22.23 | Constant speed sel1 / sel2 | DI3 / DI4 |
23.11 | Ramp set selection | DI5 |
99.04 | Motor control mode | Vector |
Parameter finder
Every parameter on this page in one list. Type a number or a word such as ramp or 40. to filter.
| Parameter | Name | Value or note | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
20.03 | Ext1 in1 source | DI1 | Check |
20.04 | Ext1 in2 source | DI2 | Check |
22.11 | Ext1 speed ref1 | AI1 scaled | Check |
22.22 / 22.23 | Constant speed sel1 / sel2 | DI3 / DI4 | Check |
23.11 | Ramp set selection | DI5 | Check |
99.04 | Motor control mode | Vector | Check |
96.04 | Macro select | ABB standard (vector) | Tune |
22.26 / 22.27 / 22.28 | Constant speed 1 / 2 / 3 | DI3–DI4 = 10 / 01 / 11 | Tune |
23.12 / 23.13 | Accel / decel time 1 | DI5 = 0 | Tune |
23.14 / 23.15 | Accel / decel time 2 | DI5 = 1 | Tune |
99.06–99.11 | Motor nameplate data | Enter before the ID run | Tune |
99.13 | ID run requested | Standstill or normal | Tune |
Ramp-time calculator
ACS580 ramp times are full-scale: the time to go from zero to 1500 rpm. Enter yours to see how long the drive takes to reach a target.
Bench exercise
- Enter the motor nameplate in group 99 and run a standstill ID run.
- Select ABB standard (vector) and confirm 19.01 shows a speed mode.
- Select DI3 and check 22.26 (300 rpm on the Softwell bench).
- Load the shaft by hand at low speed and compare with the scalar macro.
Back up with Drive Composer before switching macro on a running machine: the new macro rewrites the I/O functions, and wiring that was safe before may now start the motor.
Test yourself: ABB standard (vector) macro
Five quick questions on the terminal map. Answers show straight away.
1. In the ABB standard (vector) macro, what does AI1 (terminal 2) do?
2. In the ABB standard (vector) macro, what does DI1 (terminal 13) do?
3. In the ABB standard (vector) macro, what does DI2 (terminal 14) do?
4. In the ABB standard (vector) macro, what does DI3 (terminal 15) do?
5. In the ABB standard (vector) macro, what does DI4 (terminal 16) do?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from ABB standard?
Only the motor control mode and the reference chain: vector uses group 22 speeds and group 23 ramps, scalar uses group 28 frequencies.
Do I need an ID run?
Yes. Vector control relies on the motor model, so enter the nameplate data and run at least a standstill ID run first.
Can other macros use vector control?
Yes. All other macros start in scalar, but you can switch Motor - Control mode to vector after selecting the macro.