6 Start-Up
H-845 Hexapod System
MS222E
Version: 2.1.1
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6.2 Starting Up the Hexapod System
INFORMATION
The brakes of the hexapod are activated when the hexapod controller has the servo
mode switched off. The servo mode is switched off in the following cases:
Hexapod controller is switched off
Hexapod controller is rebooting
Servo mode is switched off by an SVO command; for command description see
the MS244 user manual of the hexapod controller
The allowable position error of a strut is exceeded.
At least one of the limit switches of a strut is activated.
The output voltage of the M850B0448 power supply is below or above the
permissible output voltage range.
The M850B0448 power supply is switched off.
Requirements
You have read and understood the General Notes on Start-Up (p. 43).
You have correctly installed the hexapod system according to the instructions
in "Installation" (p. 33).
You have read and understood the documentation of the hexapod controller.
Accessories
Hexapod controller belonging to the hexapod system
PC with suitable software (see documentation of the hexapod controller)
Starting up the hexapod system
1. Connect the supplied power cord to the panel plug in the rear panel of the
M850B0448 power supply.
2. Connect the M850B0448 power supply to the power socket with the power
cord.
3. Switch on the M850B0448 power supply by moving the power switch into the
position.
4. Start up the hexapod controller (see documentation of the hexapod controller).
5. Perform a few motion cycles for testing purposes (see documentation of the
hexapod controller).