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Chapter 1: Introduction
Following is a list of our offices should you need to contact us.
Office Phone
Fax
BBS
West Coast
805-681-3300
805-681-3311
805-681-3313
East Coast
508-264-0051
508-264-0057
Midwest 773-631-4992
773-631-4935
Japan
(03) 5229-7007
(03) 3235-5655
1.2 Quick Start
For developers familiar with motion systems who want to get their motors turning as soon as
possible, we offer the “Quick Start” section. Also, to make it easy to test the hardware and tune
servo systems, a DOS-based SETUP program is provided with the DOS, Windows 3.x, and
Windows 95 software support disks. The SETUP program is designed to be self-explanatory for
experienced developers who prefer to explore and learn on-the-fly.
1.3 Software Updates
MEI periodically releases new software/firmware versions. New features are implemented,
performance enhanced and new applications developed. The latest firmware and software
releases are available on our FTP site at
ftp://ftp.motioneng.com
as well as the MEI
BBS.
1.4 A Note to OEMs
MEI always ships DSPpro controllers with the latest firmware. When building multiple
machines we strongly recommend that you save a configured version of your firmware to a disk.
Then, the next time you build a machine simply load that firmware (from disk) to the DSPpro
controller using the CONFIG program. This method will give you the greatest control and ease
in building future machines.
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