4 System Startup and Sample Programs
4.1.1 Flowchart for Model System Startup
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4.1 Model System Startup Procedure
This section describes the procedure for starting the Model System and using the sample programs of the
MPE720 Programming Tool (on the MPE720 installation disk). The procedure for designing machine systems
is omitted here.
4.1.1 Flowchart for Model System Startup
An outline of the procedure for system startup is provided below.
The procedure differs in steps 7 and 8, depending on the MPE720 version.
Refer to the reference material for each procedure, indicated in the right-hand column.
1
Preparation of Devices
Prepare and connect the devices required for testing.
→
4.1.2 System Configuration
on page 4-3
2
Mounting Modules
Mount the 218IF-01 to the Basic Module.
→
3.1.3 Replacing and Adding Optional Modules
on page 3-6
3
Connecting and Wiring the System
Connect the MPE720 installed personal computer, and wire the Servomotors and SERVOPACKs.
→
4.1.2 System Configuration
on page 4-3
4
Initializing the SERVOPACKs
Initialize the SERVOPACKs.
→
4.1.3 Initializing SERVOPACKs
on page 4-5
5
Setting and Saving the Communication Process (Communication Manager)
Start the Communication Manager to set and save the communication process on each port.
→
4.1.4 Setting and Saving Communication Process (Communication Manager)
on page 4-6
6
MP2300 Self-configuration
The connected devices are automatically confirmed.
→
4.1.5 MP2300 Self-configuration
on page 4-12
7
Reading Sample Programs and Starting MPE720
Ver 6.
Read the sample program from the installed disk to start on
MPE720 Ver 6.
→
4.2.1 Copying and Transferring Sample Program Files
on page 4-13
Starting and Preparing the MPE720 Ver 5.
Start the MPE720 and create a folder for storing sample
programs.
→
4.3.1 Starting MPE720 Ver 5.
and Creating
Folders on page 4-24.
8
Setting and Saving Sample Programs
After transferring the sample program to MP2300, set
parameters such as fixed parameters. Then, save the
configuration definitions to flash memory.
→
4.2.2 Setting Motion Fixed Parameters and Adjusting the
Settings for Servo Control
on page 4-17 and
4.2.3 Saving
Data from the MP2300 to Flash Memory, and Transferring
Data to Your Computer from the MP2300
on page 4-21.
Reading, Transferring, and Saving Sample Programs
Read the sample program to the MPE720, transfer it to the
MP2300. Then, set the parameters such as fixed parameters,
and save the configuration definitions to flash memory.
→
4.3.2 Reading Sample Programs and Setting and Saving
Parameters
on page 4-28
9
Checking Operation
Execute the program and check the test operation.
→
4.4 Checking Sample Program Operation
on page 4-44
