9.2.2.2 Software description
Each drive must be configured to the requirements of your machine. For most applications,
you can use a PC and WorkBench (the drive setup software) to set up the operating con-
ditions and parameters for your drive.
The PC is connected to the drive by an Ethernet cable (
# 98). The setup software provides
the communication between the PC and AKD2G. You can find the setup software on the
accompanying DVD and in the download area of the Kollmorgen website.
You can alter parameters easily and instantly observe the effect on the drive, since there is a
continuous (online) connection to the drive. You can also read important actual values from
the drive, which are displayed on the monitor of the PC (oscilloscope functions).
You can save sets of data on data media (archiving) and load them into other drives or use
them for backup. You can also print out the data sets.
Most standard feedback systems are plug and play compatible. Motor nameplate data is
stored in the feedback device and read by the drive automatically at startup. Non-plug and
play Kollmorgen motors are stored in WorkBench and can be loaded with one-click using the
Motor screen in the WorkBench software.
An extensive online help with integrated description of all variables and functions supports
you in each situation.
9.2.2.3 Hardware requirements
The Service interface (X20, RJ45) of the drive is connected to the Ethernet interface of the
PC by an Ethernet cable (
Minimum requirements for the PC:
Processor: at least 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Graphics adapter : Windows compatible, color
Drives : hard disk with at least 500 MB free space, DVD drive or download from internet
Interface : one free Ethernet Interface, or Switch port
9.2.2.4 Operating systems
Windows 7/8/10
WorkBench works with Windows 7, 8 and 10.
DotNet framework 4.6.1 or higher is required.
Unix, Linux
The functioning of the software has not been tested for Windows running with Unix. The soft-
ware does not run on Linux.
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