3.8
Positioner Databases ................................................................................................ 36
4
Unpacking
37
5
Installation
39
5.1
Installing the PC Software ........................................................................................ 39
5.1.1 Doing Initial Installation ............................................................................... 39
5.1.2 Installing Updates ........................................................................................ 40
5.1.3 Installing Custom Positioner Databases ...................................................... 41
5.2
Mounting the C-863.12 ............................................................................................ 42
5.3
Grounding the C-863.12 ........................................................................................... 43
5.4
Connecting the Positioner ........................................................................................ 43
5.5
Connecting the PC .................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1 Connecting to the RS-232 Interface ............................................................ 44
5.5.2 Connecting to the USB Interface ................................................................. 45
5.5.3 Building a Daisy Chain Network ................................................................... 46
5.6
Connecting the Power Supply to the C-863.12 ........................................................ 47
5.7
Connecting an Analog Joystick ................................................................................. 48
5.8
Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 49
5.8.1 Connecting the Digital Outputs ................................................................... 49
5.8.2 Connecting the Digital Inputs ...................................................................... 49
5.9
Connecting Analog Signal Sources............................................................................ 50
6
Startup
51
6.1
General Notes on Startup ......................................................................................... 51
6.2
Adapting the DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................. 51
6.2.1 General Procedure ....................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 Controller Address ....................................................................................... 52
6.2.3 Baud Rate..................................................................................................... 53
6.3
Switching the C-863.12 On ....................................................................................... 54
6.4
Establishing Communication .................................................................................... 55
6.4.1 Establishing Communication via RS-232 ...................................................... 55
6.4.2 Establishing Communication via USB .......................................................... 56
6.4.3 Establishing Communication for Networked Controllers ............................ 58
6.5
Starting Motion ........................................................................................................ 62
6.6
Optimizing the Servo Control Parameters ............................................................... 66
7
Operation
73
7.1
Motion Errors ........................................................................................................... 73
7.1.1 Behavior with Motion Errors ....................................................................... 73
7.1.2 Re-establishing Readiness for Operation .................................................... 74
7.2
Data Recorder ........................................................................................................... 74