Lika SMAX-AI1-PRG-L2, User Manual

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SMAX MODBUS®
5 Quick reference
5.1 Getting started
The following instructions are provided to allow the operator to set up the
device for standard operation in a quick and safe mode.
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Install the device mechanically;
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perform the electrical connections;
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10Vdc ÷ +30 Vdc power supply on;
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if needed, set the data transmission rate (baud rate and parity bit; see the
Serial com baud rate [0005 hex] register on page 65); the default value
set by Lika Electronic at factory set-up is “4” = baud rate 19,200 bit/s,
parity bit Even;
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if needed, set the node address (node ID; see the Node address [0004
hex]
register on page 65); the default value set by Lika Electronic at
factory set-up is “1”;
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if you want to use the default resolution of the unit (10 = 0.1 mm
resolution), please check that the
Scaling function
item is disabled (bit 0
in the
Operating parameters [0003 hex]
register= 0; see on page 64);
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otherwise if you need a specific resolution, please enable the
Scaling
function
item (bit 0 in the
Operating parameters [0003 hex]
register =
1; see on page 64) and then set the resolution you need for your
application next to the
Resolution [0000 hex]
item (register 1; see on
page 59);
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now, if you need you can set the Preset next to the
Preset value [0001
hex]
register and then execute the
Perform counting preset
command in
Control Word [000A hex]
; see on page 61;
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finally save the new setting values (
Save parameters
command bit 9 in
the
Control Word [000A hex]
register; see on page 67).
5.2 Configuring the encoder using the software tool by Lika Electronic
SMAX linear encoder with MODBUS interface is supplied with a software
expressly developed by Lika Electronic in order to easily programme and
configure the device. It allows the operator to set the working parameters of the
device and monitor whether the device is running properly. The program is
supplied for free and can be installed in any PC fitted with a Windows operating
system (Windows XP or later). The name of the program executable file is
MODBUS-RTU.EXE
, it is available for download through the SOFTWARE link in
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