KNIGHT D-SERIES SERVO HOIST OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 5
SOFTWARE
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5.
SOFTWARE
There are several subjects related to the Servo Hoist’s software that will be reviewed here:
5.A.)
Getting Started
5.B.)
Connecting to a Servo Hoist
5.C.)
Backing up the Knight Servo Hoist Software
5.D.)
Loading New Hardware with Software
5.E.)
Review the Hoist’s Knight Servo Studio Software
5.F.)
Accessing the Servo Hoist’s Fault Log
In the next few sections of the manual a shorthand is used to point to a particular screen in the
Knight Servo Studio (KSS) program:
Example: KSS Workspace tree location: Status \ Alarms/Warnings \ Row 3
The KSS Workspace can be found along the left side of the KSS window.
The next reference is a heading name located under the Work Order number of the system.
Expand this heading’s drop down by clicking on the “+” sign next to its name.
The name of the particular screen is next. Double-Click to open the screen.
Sometimes a Row number is listed to highlight where an object is located on the screen.
First Time Adjustments:
If the Servo Hoist is being set up for the first-time, here is a list of functions to initially verify.
These functions can be accessed from various screens located under the Setup section:
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level= Basic): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ …
1) The float load cell is reading correctly: This can be verified in the following section:
5.E. ‘Review the Hoist Knight Servo Studio Software’ under Step 36
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level= Basic): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Float Load Cell
2) The hoist’s minimum weight: This can be verified in the following section:
5.E. ‘Review the Hoist Knight Servo Studio Software’ under Step 36
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level= Basic): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Float Load Cell
3) The hoist’s maximum weight: This can be verified in the following section:
5.E. ‘Review the Hoist Knight Servo Studio Software’ under Step 36
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level= Basic): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Float Load Cell
The hoist’s maximum allowed weight cannot be set higher than the rated capacity of the hoist.
It can be set lower than the rated capacity as desired.
4) The hoist’s fixture weight is correct: This can be verified in the following section:
5.E. ‘Review the Hoist Knight Servo Studio Software’ under Step 39
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level= Basic): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Fixture Weight