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The Motion Generator in MSP allows you to quickly and easily jog and test
your ClearPath motors (and any connected mechanics) with
no external
switches or sensors required.
With the Motion Generator you can:
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Manually enable your ClearPath motor
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Run point-to-point profiled moves at the velocity, acceleration,
and distance of your choosing
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Jog your motor at different velocities and accelerations
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Manually toggle all of your motor's digital inputs
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Visually monitor the status of the motor inputs and HLFB output
To open the Motion Generator mode
from the MSP main menu,
select
Mode>Motion Generator.
Motion Generator window
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ONTROLS
1. Mtr Enable (Enable/Disable Button)
Use this button to enable and disable the motor. When ClearPath is
enabled, the motor windings are energized and the motor is capable of
responding to move commands.
2. Point-to-Point Move Type (drop down menu)
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Single Profiled
- Move once and stop. Click + or - button to
launch a single move in the specified direction.
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Repeat <> Profiled
- Move back and forth repeatedly. Click +
or - button to launch reciprocating (back and forth) moves. Moves
will repeat indefinitely until the Stop button is clicked or an
exception occurs.