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How to program the ATV61 or ATV71 drive for reference switching between 2 channels?

Issue:
Programming the ATV61 or ATV71 drive for reference switching between 2 channels.

Product Line:
ATV61, ATV71

Environment:
All

Cause:
Setup instructions request

Resolution:
CtL (Command menu )
Set ref 1 ch (Fr1) to the desired reference for the (hand) position
FuN menu ( Application Function )
Reference Switching
Set Ref 1B sw (rCb) to the desired logic input ( LIx)
Set Ref 1B ch (Fr1b) to the desired reference for the (auto) position
Operation: Hand position LIx = not active (Fr1) and LIx = active (Fr1b)

Example:
Wants to run from a potentiometer wired to AI1 in Hand or Local mode and wants to run from a 4-20mA signal on AI2 when in Auto or Remote mode.
Has his Hand/Auto selector switch wired so in Hand LI3 is off and in Auto LI3 is on
Goto Menu 1.6 [Command] and program Ref 1 Channel to AI1.
Goto Menu 1.7 [Application Function] - Reference Switch submenu and program Ref 1B switching to LI3 and Ref 1B Channel to AI2.