Using This Manual
Your DMC-1600 motion controller has been designed to work with both servo and stepper
type motors. Installation and system setup will vary depending upon whether the controller
will be used with stepper motors or servo motors. To make finding the appropriate
instructions faster and easier, icons will be next to any information that applies exclusively to
one type of system. Otherwise, assume that the instructions apply to all types of systems.
The icon legend is shown below.
Attention: Pertains to servo motor use.
Attention: Pertains to stepper motor use.
Please note that many examples are written for the DMC-1640 four-axes controller or the
DMC-1680 eight axes controller. Users of the DMC-1630 3-axis controller, DMC-1620
2-axes controller or DMC-1610 1-axis controller should note that the DMC-1630 uses the
axes denoted as XYZ, the DMC-1620 uses the axes denoted as XY, and the DMC-1610 uses
the X-axis only.
WARNING: Machinery in motion can be dangerous!
It is the responsibility of the user to
design effective error handling and safety protection as part of the machine. Galil shall not be
liable or responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.