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This section was created to help users achieve the following objectives:
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Understand the ClearPath-SC system at a high level
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Connect the ClearPath-SC system components
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Install ClearView setup and configuration software
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Establish communication between a ClearPath-SC motor and PC
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Spin a ClearPath-SC motor using ClearView software
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Thank you for choosing the ClearPath-SC all-in-one servo system with full
software control. ClearPath-SC gives you the highest level of flexibility and
control over your motors and machine application software, because you
write it.
In the ClearPath-SC development model, Teknic provides you with the
sFoundation, an advanced motion software library. ClearPath-SC is
compatible with C++ for Windows/Linux and .NET languages (such as
C#) for Windows. You write the machine application using development
tools like Microsoft Visual Studio.
The included ClearView configuration and setup software, allows
non-software personnel to tune, test, and exercise the servos right on the
machine without coding a single line.
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ClearPath-SC users should be proficient in a programming
language supported by ClearPath, such as C++ for
Windows/Linux and .NET languages (such as C#) for Windows.
If you're not a strong coder, consider ClearPath-MC or ClearPath-SD
motors for your project. The ClearPath-MC family features an
assortment of preprogrammed operating modes, simplified digital
controls, and requires no coding. The ClearPath-SD family accepts
standard step and direction or quadrature AB control signals from any
compatible controller, indexer, or similar device.
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Always use caution and common sense when handling motion control
equipment. Even the smallest ClearPath motor is powerful enough to
crush fingers, tear off a shirt sleeve, or pull out a patch of hair faster than
the blink of an eye
. These devices are extremely powerful and
dangerous if used carelessly, so please read and follow all safety
warnings in the ClearPath-SC User Manual before operating a ClearPath
motor.
1 The average duration for a single blink of the human eye is 100 to 400 milliseconds
according to the Harvard Database of Useful Biological Numbers.
