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Please Read This Important Warning ...........................................8
Before You Begin (Suggested Viewing Material) ..........................8
ClearPath Quick Setup...................................................................9
Required Items ..................................................................9
Install ClearPath MSP Software ........................................9
Secure Your Motor.............................................................9
Check DC Bus Power Polarity.......................................... 10
Power Up Your ClearPath................................................ 10
Connect ClearPath to Your PC..........................................11
Open ClearPath MSP (Motor Setup Program).................11
Spin Your Motor Under MSP Software Control.......................... 12
Spinning a Model MCPV or MCVC.................................. 12
Spinning a Model SDHP or SDSK ................................... 17
If You Experience a Motor Shutdown or Warning......................20
Auto-Tuning................................................................................. 21
Before You Seek Technical Help..................................................22
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Personal Safety Warnings............................................................23
CE Compliance Warnings............................................................23
General Disclaimer ......................................................................24
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What is a ClearPath Motor?.........................................................25
Parts of a ClearPath Motor ..........................................................27
Example Application: Absolute Positioning Mode .....................28
Summary of Operation ....................................................28
Overview: Configuring a ClearPath .............................................29
Overview: ClearPath I/O .............................................................30
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Selecting a DC Bus Power Supply................................................ 31
ClearPath Operating Voltage ........................................... 31
Notes on "Lower Voltage" Bus Power Supplies...............32
Teknic Power Supplies.....................................................33
Before Powering a ClearPath...........................................33
Power Supply Switching and Fusing ...............................34
Basic Power Connection (2 motors) ............................................35
Power Chaining (multiple motors)..............................................35
Using a Power Hub ......................................................................36
Power Hub Overview Diagram ........................................36
Power Hub: Things to Know............................................ 37
Power Hub: Compliance Notes ....................................... 37
Parts of a Power Hub .......................................................38
Connections For a Single Power Hub System .................39
Connections For a Dual Power Hub System ...................40
Auxiliary (24V) Logic Power Supply ...............................40
Power Hub LED Codes .................................................... 41