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Networked Indexer/Driver User Manual
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Manual Layout
You will most likely read this manual for one of two reasons:
If you are curious about the Networked Stepper Indexer/Driver products from AMCI, this manual con-
tains the information you need to determine if these products are the right products for your application.
The first chapter,
SD17060E2 & SD31045E2 Specifications
contains all of the information you will
need to fully specify the right product for your application.
If you need to install and use a Networked Stepper Indexer/Driver product from AMCI, then the rest of
the manual is written for you. To simplify installation and configuration, the rest of the manual is broken
down into
tasks
and
references
. Using a Networked Stepper Indexer/Driver requires you to complete
multiple tasks, and the manual is broken down into sections that explain how to complete each one.
Section Title
Page #
Section Description
Complete specifications for the SD17060E2 and SD31045E2
products.
Installation guidelines that must be followed in order for an instal-
lation of a Networked Driver to meet UL/cUL criterion.
Reference information on how the driver can be used to control
motion in your application.
Reference information on calculating detailed move profiles.
Reference information on how the home position of the
SD17060E2 or SD31045E2 can be set.
Reference information on the format of the network data to and
from the SD17060E2 or SD31045E2 that is used to configure it.
Reference information on the format of the network data to and
from the SD17060E2 or SD31045E2 that is used to command it.
Reference information on grounding, wiring, and surge suppres-
sion, that is applicable to any control system installation.
Task instructions covering how to install an SD17060E2 or
SD31045E2 on a machine. Includes information on mounting,
grounding, and wiring specific to the units.
Task instructions that covers the options for setting the IP address
on an SD17060E2 or SD31045E2.
Task instructions that cover how to add an SD17060E2 or
SD31045E2 to a EtherNet/IP host that supports the use of EDS
files.
Task instructions for adding a Networked Driver to a project as a
generic device. This configuration is for EtherNet/IP hosts that do
not support EDS files while supporting implicit communications.
Task instructions for adding message instructions to you host con-
troller program that write data explicitly to the SD17060E2 or
SD31045E2.
Task instructions for communicating with an SD17060E2 or
SD31045E2 using the Modbus TCP protocol.
Task instructions that covers how to add a Networked Drive to a
PROFINET network.
Instructions for the optional task of configuring network interfaces
on your computer or laptop.
