Aerotech UNIDEX 600 Series, User Manual

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U600 User’s Guide Setup Wizard
Version 1.4
Aerotech, Inc.
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12.4.3. Configuring Axis Type
The upper list box shows the predefined axis configuration templates available to
configure the axis that you have selected. By default, the current axis is selected. You
may select a previously configured axis or one of the pre-configured axis types from the
list box to use as a template to configure the current axis. Also, you may leave the current
axis selected and create a new axis configuration by making a selection from the 3 lower
drop-down boxes (Primary/Secondary Feedback, Command Output – see Figure 12-7).
There are predefined axis types for configuring your axes quickly from a template.
Selecting a template from the list box will use that axis configuration for the current axis
and allow you to modify the configuration as required. All channel assignments (D/A,
encoder, resolver, etc.) will default to the number of the physical axis, not the channel
assigned to the axis selected from the template. The current axis configuration is
displayed below the template list box. Selecting a template will update the axis
configuration.
The axis must be configured for a supported feedback type present on the axis. This
involves assigning a primary feedback device, which always provides the position
feedback. The Command Output may be either Null or D2A (D/A converter).
Optionally, an axis may have a secondary feedback device.
Figure 12-7. The Axis Configuration Wizard – Choose a Configuration Screen
The axis may be configured as a Null of Virtual axis for debugging purposes.
Selecting ‘Next’ will advance you to the next Wizard configuration screen, ‘Back’ will
take you to the previous Wizard screen, ‘Cancel’ will exit the Wizard without saving any
changes to the axis configuration. ‘Finish’ will save the axis configuration and exit the
Wizard.