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5-12 Operation
MN1901
5.3.3 Digital I/O tool
The Digital I/O tool allows you to define how each digital input and output will be triggered and
if it is to be assigned to a special function, for example the forward limit or stop input.
1. Click the Digital I/O icon in the Toolbox on the left
of the screen.
The main area of the Mint WorkBench window
displays the Digital I/O screen. You can use a drag
and drop method to assign triggering options to
inputs and outputs and assign them to special
purpose functions.
Remember to click the
Apply
button to send the
changes to the MintDrive
II
. If you need help, just
press F1 to display the help file.
5.3.4 Other tools and windows
Each tool and window is explained fully in the help file, so is not described here in detail.
H
Homing Tool
Allows you to setup homing moves.
H
Edit & Debug Tool
This is the tool used for programming the MintDrive
II
. The tool provides a work area
including the Command window and Output window. Multiple editing windows can be
opened for entering program code.
H
Scope Tool
Displays the capture screen. This screen is also shown when the Fine-tuning tool is
selected.
H
Presets Tool
Allows you to setup preset moves and the way in which they should be triggered. An
interactive table of the moves is used to make changes.
H
Jog Tool
Allows you to perform jog moves - useful for testing purposes.
H
PLC Task Tool
Allows you to setup the PLC Task, a special task that can be used to check for a number
of pre-defined conditions and then perform actions if they become true.
H
Error Log Tool
Displays a list showing when errors occurred and when they were cleared.
H
Spy window
Allows you to monitor all the important parameters for the axis, and shows the state of
digital inputs and outputs, limit switches and comms locations.
Remember, for help on each tool just press F1 to display the help file, then navigate to the Mint
WorkBench book. Inside this is the Toolbox book.
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