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A
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UNING
Tuning is required whenever you bolt your ClearPath motor to a new
or different mechanical system.
The Auto-Tune feature simplifies this
formerly complicated and time consuming process.
B
EFORE YOU BEGIN THE
A
UTO
-T
UNE PROCESS
:
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Disable your motor.
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Recommended: Turn off your PC's sleep mode. If your PC goes
into standby, sleep, or hibernation mode during Auto-Tune, the
process will fail.
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Tighten all couplings, fasteners, pinions, and belts to the
manufacturer's specifications.
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Make sure the axis or machine frame is fully intact.
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Don’t try to tune a system on wheels or a flimsy table.
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Use a power supply designed for use with motor drives such as
Teknic’s IPC-3 or IPC-5 series, or use a beefy “bulk” linear power
supply with at least 10,000 microfarads of capacitance.
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Don’t use a weak switching power supply.
S
TARTING THE
A
UTO
-T
UNER
In MSP, click
Setup>Auto-tune
.
Start the Auto-Tuner
Important:
The Auto-Tune application was carefully designed to walk
users through the tuning process in a safe, step-by-step manner. Anyone
engaged in Auto-Tuning must be able to read, understand, and follow all
instructions presented.
D
URING THE
A
UTO
-T
UNE PROCESS
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Be careful.
Immobilize your motor with bolts or clamps. Keep
your hands, hair and clothing away from the motor shaft and
mechanical system.
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Be patient.
Auto-Tune can take up to 30 minutes (5-15 minutes
is more typical).
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Be calm.
Expect to hear humming, buzzing, clicks and clacks.
Loud squeals and buzzes are perfectly normal while ClearPath
explores the limits of your mechanical system.