Parker EME Introduction192-120102 N7 - February 2004 92.3 Release 1/2004You can read about the following in this chapter:New Compax3 functions...................................................................................................................9New functions of the Compax3 software tools ................................................................................10Complements / corrections in manual and online help ....................................................................112.3.1. New Compax3 functionsYou can read about the following in this chapter:Direct drives .....................................................................................................................................9Switching frequency of the power output stage can be set................................................................9Optimization of the predefined external setpoint via the analog input ................................................9UL certification..................................................................................................................................9New machine zero modes ..............................................................................................................10RS485 / RS232 interface ................................................................................................................102.3.1.1 Direct drivesThe feedback module F12 supports the following feedback systems:! Distance coding with 1VSS - Interface! Distance coding with RS422 - Interface (Encoder)2.3.1.2 Switching frequency of the power output stage can be setThe switching frequency of the power output stage can be increased if necessary.This helps mainly to reduce motor sounds.Please note that power output stage losses increase with rising switchingfrequency. Therefore the nominal device currents must be reduced.2.3.1.3 Optimization of the predefined external setpoint via the analoginputGiven an external discrete signal read in via the analog input (possible with I10 T10and T40), signal steps can only be avoided by averaging.2.3.1.4 UL - certificationCompax3 now with UL certification. (see on page 16)