6 Start-Up
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Version: 1.2
MP105E
M-232 Linear Actuator
Starting up the actuator
1. If you use a motor controller card (e.g. C-843 from PI), make sure that it is
properly installed or install it (see the user manual of the motor controller
card).
2. If suitable and current PC software for the controller is not on your PC yet,
install the PC software (see the user manual of the controller or the software).
3. If you do
not
use a motor controller card, connect the PC with the external
controller using a suitable cable.
For PI products: the cable required for this is included in the scope of delivery.
4. Connect the actuator with the controller:
a) Determine the minimum necessary cable length between the actuator and
the controller.
b) Connect the connector of the connection cable with the Sub-D socket of
the controller or a corresponding adapter (according to the determined
length, see above) either directly or by interposing an additional motor
cable.
c) Secure all connections with the integrated screws against accidental
disconnection.
d) Remove or label resulting danger areas in accordance with the valid legal
regulations and directives.
5. Start up the controller (see user manual of the controller).
6. Configure the controller using the PC software for the used actuator (see the
user manual of the controller and the PC software):
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If you use a PI controller: select the entry in the stage database that
precisely matches the actuator version used, see the list of available
entries (p. 31).
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If you use a controller from another manufacturer: Enter the parameters in
the corresponding PC software that precisely match the actuator version
used; see overview of the operating parameters for DC motor controllers
(p. 31) or stepper motor controllers (p. 31).
7. Start a few motion cycles for testing purposes (see user manual of the
controller).