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About ClearPath-SC...........................................................6
Who Should Use ClearPath-SC Motors? ...........................6
Please Read This Important Warning!..............................6
Description of System Components .............................................. 7
System Diagram................................................................. 7
SC4-HUB............................................................................7
DC Bus Power Supply ........................................................ 7
POWER4-HUB .................................................................. 7
Parts of a ClearPath-SC Motor ..........................................8
System Setup..................................................................................9
1. Install ClearView Software.............................................9
2. Install the SC Hub "End-Of-Loop" Jumper ................ 10
3. Connect ClearPath-SC System Components ................11
4. Test the DC Bus Power Polarity................................... 14
5. Establish Communication (USB or RS-232 / Serial) .. 15
Test Spin Your Motors Using ClearView..................................... 18
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Personal Safety Warnings............................................................ 19
CE Compliance Warnings............................................................ 19
General Disclaimer ......................................................................20
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What is ClearPath-SC?................................................................. 21
Parts of a ClearPath-SC Motor ....................................................23
Typical 4-Axis System (Single Port, 1 SC4-HUB) .......................24
Medium System (Single Port, 3 SC4-HUBs)...............................25
Large System (Multiple Ports and SC4-HUBs)...........................26
-SC.................................... 27
Selecting a DC Bus Power Supply................................................27
FAQ: "What size power supply should I use?" ................ 27
Considering a "Lower Voltage" Bus Power Supply?........28
Additional Power Supply Considerations .......................29
Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-5 Power Supplies.....................................30
Teknic Model IPC-3 .........................................................30
Teknic Model IPC-5 .........................................................30
Before Powering Your ClearPath-SC System .............................. 31
Power Supply Switching and Fusing ...............................32
Direct Power Connection.............................................................33
Power Chaining Multiple Motors ................................................33
Using the POWER4-HUB............................................................34
POWER4-HUB Overview Diagram .................................34