CE 2.1 Project Report: Repair of SSD 960 Drive 160 kW (Parker)

This project report details the repair of an SSD 960 drive 160 kW (Parker), a critical component in a factory machine. The project outlines the characteristics of the drive, objectives such as tripping the drive, providing technical support, and setting up experimental designs. The author's work focused on unplugging SATA data cables, maintaining electrical material inventories, and conducting preventive upkeep. Responsibilities included troubleshooting, contacting suppliers, and sourcing replacement components like IGBTs, ICs, and capacitors. The report further discusses engineering knowledge applied, including the utilization of tools and calibration equipment, and the comprehension of project theory related to input/output interfaces and semiconductor storage devices. Key issues identified were BIOS booting problems and outdated firmware, with solutions provided involving SATA cable management and firmware updates. The project aimed to produce innovative work through collaboration, work segregation, and regular follow-ups, successfully repairing the drive within budget and time constraints. Desklib offers a wealth of similar solved assignments for students.

CE 2.1 Project Information
Name of the project: Repair SSD 960 drive 160 kW (Parker)
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Role and Designation during the time: Team Member of the project
CE 2.2 Project Background
CE 2.2.1 Characteristics of the project
The 960 Series AC Drive was designed for the control of speed of the standard 3
phase induction motors. The larger model is eventually available within the range of rating
for the applications of quadratic torque and constant torque. The SSD 960 is AC, is designed
for speed control of standard 3-phase induction motors.
This drive is a main part in the important machine in the company, the machine consisting of
3 sections connected with each other by PLC so when this drive was stopped it mean the
machine completely stopped. There were some of the most significant parameters used in this
project. The major parameters were enable, input, distance, gain, correction limit and decal
limit. This particular unit could be easily and remotely controlled with the help of
configurable analogue output or input and digital input and output. Hence, I did not require
any optional equipment. I had to locally control the master unit with the proper help of 6901
keypad and DSELite . This helped us in giving proper access to the parameters, trip settings,
and diagnostic messages as well the complete application programming.

CE 2.2.2 Objectives developed for the project
While executing this project, I had successfully identified that the solid state drives or
SSD are utilized as integrated circuits within the memory for the purpose of storing data
permanently. Moreover, I have even observed the SSD often faces major technical flaws and
these flaws are to be corrected properly. Hence, for repairing the SSD 960 within this specific
project of Repair SSD 960 drive 160 kW (Parker), I have developed some significant
objectives. They are as follows:
 To trip the solid state drive 960 in 160 kW.
 To provide manual instruction and drawings for proper technical support.
 To set up the needed geometrical as well as experimental design for this project.
 To test and analyze the repaired device for assembling the machine.
CE 2.2.3 My area of work
When I started working in the project, I made sure that all my doubts are cleared
properly. For this purpose, I researched about solid state drive properly and perfectly. I had to
repair the SSD 960 and for this reason, I had to know about the technical specifications
properly. Since, one of the main machines in our factory has stopped, the machine comprised
of 4 sections or equipments that are connected to one another by PLC or programmable logic
controller. My major area of work in this particular project of Repair SSD 960 drive 160 kW
(Parker) was to unplug the SATA data cable over solid state drive and leaving the specific
power cable connected. I was even responsible for creating and maintaining inventories of the
electrical materials like material costs and quotation. Preventive upkeeps were given and
every day rounds or readings were conducted by us.

CE 2.2.4 Project Group
Figure 1: People involved in the project
CE 2.2.5 My responsibilities throughout the project
During the project, I had a couple of responsibilities. My major responsibility was to
work quickly to make sure the site of the problem. I had to trip the Drive of SSD 960 and
completing the checkup of driver. For this significant purpose, I had to contact our respective
supplier for support. The supplier has been providing a quotation for new driver. The cost of
the device is Euro 21,600 without transportation cost and custom plus the delivery time is
long time that is 6 to 8 weeks. This particular data helped me in contacting the typical driver
manufacturer and asking about the manual users and the electrical diagrams for support. The
specific manufacturer, Parker was responsible for providing the drawings and manual
instruction in regards to the significant technical support. Parker asked me to send the device
to their headquarters in the UAE and pay the minimum cost of repair 5,000 dollars as down
Head of the
Department
Project Leader
Me (Electrical
Engineer)

payment for getting the device as soon as possible. During the preparation of delivery
documents which took almost for five working days, I checked the device until found the
main fault. Next, I started searching for the required components such as IGBT, IC’s and
capacitors. We found some of the components locally and some we had ordered through
websites such as Mouser Electronics and eBay. I even discussed the issue with the General
Manager and informed him that the cost should not exceed 20% from the manufacture
proposal and finish time should not be more than 10 days. I got the approval from my project
supervisor and started buying the parts from some websites and we received it within a week.
During this period, I completed the reforms of the device. Finally, I tested the device then
assemble to the machine and re communicate the machine consist and run it.
CE 2.3 Distinctive Activity
CE 2.3.1 Engineering knowledge and skills applied in the project
The most significant skill that was applied by me in this project was proper utilization
of tools, several calibration equipments as well as wires for building the electrical systems
and designing of circuits. The existing wiring was tested in the process for the sole purpose of
safety and quality control. The older electrical systems were also updated by me in this
project for meeting the current codes and safety regulations that were needed here. Since, I
had to repair the SSD; I made sure that all the outdated wires and system are upgraded.
Another important skill that I have used is reading the blueprints for learning where the panel
boards, circuits and outlets are positioned or found.
CE 2.3.3 Comprehending the Theory of Project
The existing solid state drive 960 had some of the input output interfaces, which were
U.2 ad M.2. These were designed for addressing the requirements of SSD technology. The
semiconductor storage device was compatible with the hard drive interface. We have utilized

StorageTek 4305 after replacing IBM 2305 fixed head disk drive. The charged coupled
devices for the purpose of storage were reported to be seven times faster than our previous
SSD. Since, speed was one of the major issues in our SSD; the new StorageTek 4305
eradicated this issue. The brake resistance ranged from 1 to 1000 ohm and it helped in
enabling the operating of the dynamic braking block. The maximum speed was 100% value
of RPM.
The equipments that were supplied in the project were frequency drive, main cooling
fan, exhaust duct and top vent assembly and installation and software product manuals. The
product range was:
Chassis Size Nominal Power Constant
Torque 460V AC
Nominal Power Quadratic
Torque 460V AC
Frame G 110 to 180kW, 150 to 300hp 132 to 220kW, 200 to 350 hp
Frame H 200 to 280kW, 300 to 450hp 250 to 315kW, 400 to 500hp
Frame J 315kW, 500hp 355kW, 550hp
Table 1: Range of Products
CE 2.3.4 Identified issues and their solutions
2.3.4.1 Issues
There were some of the most important issues that I had faced in this project. The first
and the foremost issue that I have faced here was while booting into BIOS. This basic input
output system was responsible for performing hardware initialization while the process of
booting is being executed. However, after every 30 minutes, the SATA data cable was to be
unplugged and re plugged. This caused a major problem for our SSD 960, since the system
was to bed left idle within BIOS. The next issue that I faced here was the firmware of our

solid state drive. The firmware was outdated and hence I had to update it. However, this
update was not easier and this was a major issue.
2.3.4.2 Solutions
I provided relevant suggestions to all of these problems in the project and hence was
able to solve them all eventually. For the first issue of BIOS, I gave the suggestion to plug the
SATA data cable back to the solid state drive in order to not losing the data, even the power
cable is connected. I made sure that the boot order is appropriate for saving it and finally
launching Windows. For the next issue of outdated firmware, I followed a series of steps for
updating the firmware of our repaired SSD. I selected system and clicked the device manager
on the left pane and then expanded the disk drives. Then, I installed and run the SSD
firmware update tool and hence was successful in installing the proper version of firmware of
SSD.
CE 2.3.5 Plan to produce creative and innovative work
We had made a plan for this particular project. Our plan was producing innovative
and creative project by simply working collaboratively. We segregated the work properly and
all of us properly our duty or responsibility properly. Furthermore, regular follow ups were
being taken by us in the project.