
User Manual
Chapter 4
GFK-1742F
Jan 2020
Configuration
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4.3.1
Setting the Configuration Parameters
The hardware configuration data is presented in a tabular format. The tabs correspond to
the groupings shown below. The tab and/or tabs that correspond to the groups are shown
in parenthesis after the group name. Note that tabs appear and disappear based upon the
configuration selections made on the Settings tab. For example, if Axis 4 is disabled, the Axis
#4 and Tuning #4 tabs are not shown.
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Module Configuration Data (Settings, CTL Bits, Output Bits)
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Serial Communication (SNP Port)
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Axis Configuration Data
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Axis Tuning
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Advanced Settings
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Power Consumption
The content of each tab is as shown below:
Tab Name
Function or Description
Settings
Contains PLC Reference assignments and lengths, DSM Axis Setup and
other global data
SNP Port
DSM front panel SNP port setup
CTL Bits
Configuring the DSM’s 24 control bits
Output Bits
Configuring the DSM’s 8 faceplate digital outputs
Axis #1 - Axis #4
Configuring axis parameters such as Position Limits, Find Home Velocity
and Jog Acceleration
Tuning #1
–
Tuning #4
Configuring servo loop tuning items such as Motor Type, Position Loop
Time Constant and Velocity Feedforward.
Advanced
Allows user entry of custom tuning parameters for any axis
Power Consumption
Lists DSM power required from backplane supply (4.0 watts + encoder
power)
For additional details concerning the operation of the configuration software, please
consult the online help or PAC Machine Edition Logic Developer-PLC Getting Started, GFK-
1918.