Difference between revisions of "Configuration for a linear Axis"
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| − | + | == Preparations == | |
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| − | Test the Motion | + | * Download and install ModuleCtrl from this Wiki: [[Config Software ModuleCtrl]] |
| − | + | * Read the user guide of the ModuleCtrl software | |
| + | * Install the Peak Systeme driver for the USB-CAN adapter PCAN-USB | ||
| + | * Switch off the control (never hot-plug!) | ||
| + | * Connect the linear axis to the free motor module. See the robolink user guide for pin connections. | ||
| + | * Connect the PCAN-USB adapter to the CAN plug in the support module of the control | ||
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| + | == Connect the joint with the ModuleCtrl software tool == | ||
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| + | * Power up the control. Now the green light of the motor module shoul be on. | ||
| + | * Start the ModuleCtrl software and | ||
| + | ** Press the "Connect" button | ||
| + | ** Change the CAN-ID to e.g. 0x58, depending on the CAN-ID switch on the module (ID starts at 0x10, every step is 0x08 added) | ||
| + | ** Now the green LED should blink to show that there is CAN communication available | ||
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| + | == Test the Motion == | ||
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Revision as of 16:55, 13 April 2019
The following guidelines will help to combine a motor module with a new linear joint. The joint is tests with the ModuleCtrl software tool, and parameter like encoder direction, referencing and current can be adapted.
Requirements: free motor module in a functioning robot controller; linear axis; Windows computer; Peak Systeme PCAN-USB adapter with cable
Preparations
- Download and install ModuleCtrl from this Wiki: Config Software ModuleCtrl
- Read the user guide of the ModuleCtrl software
- Install the Peak Systeme driver for the USB-CAN adapter PCAN-USB
- Switch off the control (never hot-plug!)
- Connect the linear axis to the free motor module. See the robolink user guide for pin connections.
- Connect the PCAN-USB adapter to the CAN plug in the support module of the control
Connect the joint with the ModuleCtrl software tool
- Power up the control. Now the green light of the motor module shoul be on.
- Start the ModuleCtrl software and
- Press the "Connect" button
- Change the CAN-ID to e.g. 0x58, depending on the CAN-ID switch on the module (ID starts at 0x10, every step is 0x08 added)
- Now the green LED should blink to show that there is CAN communication available
