Getting Started with AKD EtherCAT Drives and NI SoftMotion
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2.
Connect the controller to a power supply and an Ethernet network on the same subnet as
the development computer. Refer to the controller operating instructions for information
about connecting the controller to the power supply and Ethernet network.
Note
Do not plug in or turn on any power to the system until after all required
hardware connections are made.
3.
Connect the secondary port of your EtherCAT Master directly to the X5 Motion Bus IN port
(top port) on the AKD EtherCAT servo drive using a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.
The secondary port is the top port (LAN PORT #2). You may expand the deterministic
Ethernet network by connecting an additional AKD EtherCAT drive or other slave devices
to the X6 Motion Bus OUT port (bottom port) on the first AKD EtherCAT drive.
Figure 4.
Connecting the AKD EtherCAT Drive to the Network
The LED indicators on the AKD Motion Bus IN and Motion Bus OUT ports display the
communication status. Figure 5 shows the LED indicators on the X5 and X6 connectors.
Figure 5.
AKD X5 and X6 Motion Bus Connectors
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