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Chapter 6
Left/Top Button Pos.
: The position to which the motor will move when the top button
is pressed.
Right/Bottom Button Pos.
: The position to which the motor will move when the bottom
button is pressed.
Potentiometer Control Settings
The potentiometer slider is sprung such that when released it returns to it’s central
position. In this central position the motor is stationary. As the slider is moved away
from the centre, the motor begins to move.
Velocity
: The velocity of the move in real world units (mm or degrees). The velocity
profile is derived from the ‘Velocity Profile’ settings in the ‘Move/Jogs’ settings tab.
Persist Settings to Hardware
Many of the parameters that can be set for the Stepper Driver T-Cube can be stored
(persisted) within the unit itself, such that when the unit is next powered up these
settings are applied automatically. This is particularly important when the driver is
being used manually in the absence of a PC and USB link. The potentiometer, button
and LED parameters described above are good examples of settings that can be
altered and then persisted in the driver for use in absence of a PC. To save the
settings to hardware, check the ‘Persist Settings to Hardware’ checkbox before
clicking the ‘OK button.
Note
The following parameters are applicable only if ‘Go to Position is selected
in the ‘
Button Mode
’ field.
Note
A ‘Home’ move can be performed by pressing and holding both buttons
for 2 seconds. This function is irrespective of the
‘Button Mode’
setting.
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.
