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use in absence of a PC. To save the settings to hardware, check the ‘Persist Settings
to Hardware’ checkbox before clicking the ‘OK button.
6.3.3
Panel/Triggering Tab
Fig. 6.7 Stepper Driver K-Cube - Advanced Settings
Adjustment Wheel Settings
The velocity wheel is sprung such that when released it returns to it’s central position.
In this central position the motor is stationary. As the wheel is moved away from the
center, the motor begins to move; the speed of this movement increases as the wheel
deflection is increased. Bidirectional control of motor moves is possible by moving the
wheel in both directions.
Wheel Mode
Velocity Control
- Deflecting the wheel starts a move with the velocity proportional
to the deflection. The maximum velocity (i.e. velocity corresponding to the full
deflection of the joystick wheel) and acceleration are set in the
Max Wheel Vel
.
and
Wheel Accn
. parameters.
Position Jogging
- Deflecting the wheel initiates a jog move, using the parameters
specified by the Move/Jogs tab. Keeping the wheel deflected repeats the move
automatically after the current move has completed.
Go To Position
- Deflecting the wheel starts a move from the current position to
one of the two predefined “teach” positions. The teach positions are specified in
Caution
The ‘Persist Settings’ functionality is provided to simplify use of the unit
in the absence of a PC. When the unit is connected to a PC and is
operated via APTUser, the default APTServer settings will be loaded at
boot up, even if the ‘Persist Settings’ option has been checked.
