
1 About this Document
C-863.12 Mercury Controller
MS249E
Version: 1.2.1
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Term
Explanation
feedback. After the controller is switched on, referencing must be done
before absolute target positions can be commanded and reached.
PC software
Software installed on the PC.
Nonvolatile memory
Memory module (read-only memory, e.g., EEPROM or flash memory)
where the default values of the parameters are loaded to the volatile
memory when the controller is started.
The parameter values in the nonvolatile memory are also referred to as
"startup values" in the PC software from PI.
Positioner
Mechanics connected to the C-863.12. In the case of positioners with
just one motion axis, the designation "axis" is synonymous with
"positioner". Positioners that allow motion in several axes are also
designated as "multi-axis positioners". For these positioners, a
distinction must be made between the individual axes.
In this manual, actuators, i.e., drive components without a motion
platform (e.g., precision linear actuators), are designated as positioners
as well.
Control value
The control value is the input for the PWM converter of the C-863.12.
The PWM converter converts the control value into the PWM signal for
the axis of the positioner.
1.4
Figures
For better understandability, the colors, proportions, and degree of detail in illustrations can
deviate from the actual circumstances. Photographic illustrations may also differ and must not
be seen as guaranteed properties.
1.5
Other Applicable Documents
The devices and software tools from PI mentioned in this documentation are described in
separate manuals.
Description
Document
Short instructions for the installation and
startup of the C-863.12
MS242EK Short Instructions for Digital Motor
Controllers
PI GCS driver library for use with NI LabVIEW
software
SM158E Software Manual
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
SM155E Software Manual
PI GCS 2.0 DLL
SM151E Software Manual
GCS array
SM146E Software Manual