
Introduction
BA Intellidrive User’s Manual
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Aerotech, Inc.
Version 1.4
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Indexer
The BAI can act as a single-axis indexer. This means that it is capable of doing point-to-
point motion by specifying a reference position, velocity, and acceleration. Some of the
other commands available are freerun (FR), home (HO), change outputs, and teach mode.
The BAI can also execute programs stored in flash memory.
The BAI is capable of operating in two different communications modes, one is local
mode and the other is remote mode. In either mode, all commands are sent via the RS232
interface.
Local mode allows the user to control the BAI through a hand held terminal (HT) or a
DOS emulation program. In this mode, a menu driven interface is used to communicate
to the BAI. The menu driven interface allows the user to change parameters, run
programs, teach the unit, execute motion commands, upload and download programs
(DOS emulation only), display a tracking screen, and other functions, refer to Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2.
BAI Indexer/Positioner Mode
Remote mode is intended for users who wish to embed Intellidrive commands into their
own programs or connect multiple units in a daisy chain. Interacting with the unit is done
via the remote command set. Remote mode allows the user to run programs, change
parameters, execute motion commands, print error messages, request status, and other
functions. Refer to Figure 1-3 for an illustration of remote mode and local mode.
RS232
PMC-15
BFC-15
PC Runs COM_BAI
Or
Windows BAI MMI
PRM:20=4
•
the
BAI is a fully programmable positioner (runs in “Local” mode)
•
uses a PC to setup and program
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