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5.4.2
Configuring and parameterising the actuator
Start and creating a project
1. Double-click the FCT icon on the desktop or select the following Windows menu path:
[Start][<Program path>][Festo Software][Festo Configuration Tool].
2. Create FCT project via the FCT menu [Project][New]:
Indicate the project properties.
Predefine the display of technical values in the FCT (dimensional unit, decimal places).
Insert component in the project (component selection [Festo][CMMO-ST]
Create new actuator configuration (Configuration Assistant)
If the actuator comprises Festo components, component-specific parameters and limit values are pre
defined when creating the actuator configuration. If the actuator contains components from other man
ufacturers, you must determine these parameters and limit values for your actuator and set them up in
the FCT, e.g. to ensure that the permitted loading of actuator components is not exceeded. You must
define application-related parameters and limit values on the basis of the application.
PlugIn workflow
Configuration and parameterisation of the actuator is supported by a workflow, which can also be used
to prepare for commissioning without a connection to a controller (“offline” ):
1. Start workflow in “Workstation” window with FCT [...][Configuration].
Check details and call up the Configuration Assistant if necessary
– Use <Change> to select other drive components
– To create a new actuator configuration via <Delete>
2. Continue workflow to end with <Next>.
3. Save project via FCT menu [Project][Save]
To download the parameter file to the motor controller and to continue the start-up pro
cess, an online connection is required via the Ethernet interface
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Chapter 5.4.3. Wait at
least 3 seconds between 2 downloads.
5.4.3
Access via FCT to the motor controller
Configure interface
1. Configure FCT interface via FCT menu [Component][FCT Interface].
2. Create Ethernet connection between motor controller and PC (
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Establish an online connection
A system check takes place before a connection is established. The online connection is required to
transmit data with FCT and to enable the motor controller.
To create the online connection:
Select FCT menu [Component][Online][Login] or button <Offline/Online>.