
6 Startup
M228 / M229 Linear Actuators
MP86E
Version: 2.0.0
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6.2
Starting and Operating the Actuator
In the following, a PC with PC software is used as the peripheral control equipment of the
controller.
Requirements
You have read and understood the general notes on startup (p. 25).
You have installed the actuator correctly (p. 17).
The controller (p. 12) and the required software have been installed. All connections on
the controller have been made (refer to the controller manual).
You have read and understood the user manual for the controller.
You have read and understood the manual for the PC software.
Starting and operating the actuator
1.
Start and operate the controller (refer to the user manual for the controller).
2.
Configure the controller using the PC software for the actuator used (refer to the user
manual for the controller and the PC software):
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If you are using a controller from PI: Select the entry in the positioner database that
precisely matches the actuator version in use.
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If you are using a controller from another manufacturer: Enter the parameters in
the corresponding PC software that precisely match the actuator version in use; see
overview of the operating parameters (p. 27).
3.
Start a few motion cycles for testing purposes (refer to the user manual for the
controller).
6.3
Operating Parameters
If you are using the software included in the scope of delivery of the C-663 controller, the
operating parameters can be loaded from a positioner database.
Update the positioner database on your PC with the PIUpdateFinder. PIUpdateFinder is
included in the software package for the C-663 controller.
For further information on positioner databases, refer to the user manual for the C-663
controller.