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  • Page 1 5000M CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility www.anilam.com...
  • Page 2 P/N 70000636A - Warranty Warranty ANILAM warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of installation. At our option, we will repair or replace any defective product upon prepaid return to our factory.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Test Board Installation........................9 Test Points ............................9 Jumpers............................10 Balancing the DSP Board (F6) ......................10 ANILAM Amplifier Parameter Files....................12 Balancing Servo Amplifier Outputs (F6) .................... 12 Setup Parameter Verification......................12 Motion Setup and Testing (MST)....................14 Amplifier Faults ..........................16 Tuning (F8)............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Introduction This section describes how to use the ANILAM Motion Setup/Testing (MST) Utility. The MST provides commands that carry out motion-specific setup and testing in order to tune the servo system and the Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) filter parameters of a CNC.

  • Page 5: Activating The Mst Screen

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Activating the MST Screen The axis positions displayed correspond to the current position. The Graphics Area displays step responses for the Signal Gain and Tuning functions. Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1. General Status Graphics Area Prompt Area Active Status Codes...

  • Page 6: Mst Soft Keys

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A MST Soft Keys NOTE: Select an active axis before you select an MST command (F1–F9). NOTE: The CNC soft keys are displayed while the MST screen is active. Access MST utility features using the labeled soft keys located beneath the LCD on the console.

  • Page 7: Clearing A Prompt Field Or Message (F1)

    When you enter the MST Utility and press Balance (F6), Signal Gain (F7), or Tuning (F8), the CNC prompts for the password. Enter the appropriate password, and press . Refer to 5000M CNC Setup ENTER Utility Manual, P/N 70000509, “Section 1, Password Restricted Parameters .”...

  • Page 8: Checking Axis Resolution (F2)

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Checking Axis Resolution (F2) Refer to Figure 2. Press ResChk (F2) to calculate the actual resolution for the active axis. In the Graphics Area of the screen, the actual resolution and the resolution in the Setup are displayed for comparison. In addition the screen displays: The number of times the system tested for resolution (Total Cycles:) The number of times that the encoder lines detected do not match the...

  • Page 9: Starting Reference Mark

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Starting Reference Mark This procedure is only necessary during setup of the system and only when the encoder is type **EverTrack 1. Select the axis you want to setup. 2. Press F2 (Resolution Check) to display a pop-up menu with two options: EverTrack Test Save Current Mark...

  • Page 10: Detecting The Index Pulse (F3)

    Press MANUAL (F4) to cancel an active Manual Data Input (MDI) or test command. Activating Manual Data Input Mode (MDI) Press MDI (F5) to activate the MDI Mode. (Refer to the 5000M CNC Programming and Operations Manual, P/N 70000508, for information on MDI programming.) All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Balancing Motion Control Axes

    5. Repeat for all axes Servo Amplifier Test Board Each CNC that uses ANILAM AC motors and amplifiers, P/N 33001279, includes a Servo Amplifier Test Board, P/N 33001399. During machine operation, the board provides convenient access to critical signals for alignment and troubleshooting.

  • Page 12: Test Board Installation

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Test Board Installation IMPORTANT: Press to de-energize servos before installing the STOP test board. 1. Remove the cable attached to J2 of the Servo Amplifier you wish to monitor and connect it to P1 of the test board. 2.

  • Page 13: Jumpers

    Amplifier Test Board, (see Figure 4, ANILAM Servo Amplifier Test Board, 33001399). NOTE: If ANILAM did not provide the servo amplifiers, follow the guidelines for balancing supplied by the manufacturer. Refer to Figure 5, ANILAM DSP2 Board Balance Pots, P/N 33001102.
  • Page 14 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Output Balance Pot Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 33001102 Figure 5, ANILAM DSP Board Balance Pots, P/N 33001102 All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. 23-December-05...

  • Page 15: Anilam Amplifier Parameter Files

    2. Select Builder Setup. 3. Select General Axis. 4. Select Digital Amplifier Settings. NOTE: Step 5 values are valid only when you are using ANILAM AC Brushless Digital Servo Amplifiers. If using amplifiers not provided by ANILAM, follow the manufacturer's guidelines for balancing, signal gain setting, and overall adjustments.
  • Page 16 Amplifiers menu. Press to toggle to Enable when using ENTER ANILAM AC amplifiers. Toggle to Disable when using any other amplifier. IMPORTANT: For ANILAM AC Brushless Digital Servo Amplifiers, set Active digital amplifiers to ENABLE. If using amplifiers not provided by ANILAM, set to DISABLED.

  • Page 17: Motion Setup And Testing (Mst)

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Motion Setup and Testing (MST) 1. At the Software Options menu, select Motion Setup/Testing. 2. Press and release the button. STOP 3. Press the to energize the system. SERVO RESET 4. Select an axis to be tested by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad (X, Y, Z, U, or W).
  • Page 18 5000SIGGAIN Figure 8, Signal Gain Test Screen IMPORTANT: Steps 9–13 apply only to ANILAM brushless AC amplifiers. For other amplifiers, refer to the manufactures guidelines to set the signal gain in the amplifier. 9. Use the keypad up and down...

  • Page 19: Amplifier Faults

    Fault Inhibit Tuning (F8) NOTE: ANILAM recommends that you set signal gain and balance the servo amplifier, as discussed in previous text, before tuning. CAUTION: Most machines will operate correctly with the default filter parameters. Only qualified technicians who have knowledge of motion control tuning parameters should use this tool.
  • Page 20 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Table 5, Tuning Test Parameters Parameter Function Tune Ki Switches integral tuning ON or OFF. [Default: No] Switches derivative tuning ON or OFF. Tune Kd [Default: No] Tune All Axis If set, tunes all axes sequentially. [Default: No] If set, calculates the inch/min/mil (Imm) of each axis, Match Axis chooses the smallest one and matches the...
  • Page 21 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A To test: 1. Energize the servos and select an axis. 2. Press Tuning (F8). A pop-up is displayed with the following choices: Tuning Test, Save Results, and Tuning Setup. 3. Refer to Table 5, Tuning Test Parameters.

  • Page 22: Saving Final Values

    3. The CNC stores the new values in the configuration file. 4. Or, press F9 to cancel. NOTE: ANILAM recommends that you back up your configuration file before you save tuning results. This will enable the filter parameters to be recovered if necessary. Refer to...

  • Page 23: Miscellaneous Tests (F9)

    Press Misc (F9) to display a pop-up menu with eight (8) selections. The tests marked ** on the right apply only for systems equipped with an ANILAM AC Amplifier (P/N 33001279). These tests can only be activated with the Servo Amplifier Test Board installed. See “Servo Amplifier Test...
  • Page 24 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Table 7 lists the CanBus test results displays. Table 7, CanBus Test Results Displays Display Can Bus Status Normal operation Normal Node found and CNC is calibrating. Calibrate CNC lost a node and is actively searching for active Warning nodes.

  • Page 25: Rigid Tapping Test

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Rigid Tapping Test This test displays the lag between the spindle and the Z-axis velocity as a measurement of synchronization between the mentioned axes. The display units are microns per position loop sample. After the test is selected, a G84 command has to be issued through Manual Data Input (MDI).
  • Page 26 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A The following graphics display two possible results: • Refer to Figure 12. Axes optimally tuned reported a retract lag of 51 microns. seconds Figure 12, Axes Optimally Tuned Screen • Refer to Figure 13. Z-axis without being optimally tuned (default gains).

  • Page 27: Save Amp Settings

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A Save Amp Settings This feature is only for systems equipped with an ANILAM AC Amplifier (P/N 33001279) and with the Servo Amplifier Communications Cable, P/N 33001389, connected. Refer to “Motion Setup and Testing (MST).”...

  • Page 28: Backup Amp Settings

    CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A BackUp Amp Settings This feature is only for systems equipped with an ANILAM AC Amplifier (P/N 33001279) and with the Servo Amplifier Communications Cable, P/N 33001389, connected. Refer to “Restore from Backup.” To backup amplifier parameters: 1.

  • Page 29: In Dex

    P/N 70000636A - Index + F7), 24 backup amp settings CTRL +F4), Home, 3 description, 25 HIFT 5000M CNC Programming and procedure, 12 Operations Manual, P/N select, 15 70000508, referenced, 1, 7 balance 5000M CNC Setup Utility adjustment (mV), setting, 13...
  • Page 30 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A - Index compensation adjustment (mV), setting, integral gain (Ki), 17 integral limit (Il), 17 enable, active, 13 introduction, 1 illustration, 13 invert DAC output, to set, 13 settings, to set, 12 signal gain adjustment (%), setting, 13 disclaimer, iii jumpers Ds, derivative sampling time, 17...
  • Page 31 1 selecting, an axis, 4 servo amplifier. See amplifier setting, signal gain, 14 SigGain (F7), 3, 14, 24 P/N 70000508, 5000M CNC signal gain Programming and Operations adjustment (%), setting, 13 Manual, referenced, 1, 7 setting, 14...
  • Page 32 CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility P/N 70000636A - Index velocity loop master gain, 24 X-axis, keypad key, illustration, 4 warranty, iii Y-axis, keypad key, illustration, 4 W-axis, keypad key, illustration, Z-axis, keypad key, illustration, 4 Index-4 All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. 23-December-05...
  • Page 33 Germany ANILAM GmbH Fraunhoferstrasse 1 D-83301 Traunreut Germany +49 8669 856110 +49 8669 850930 info@anilam.de Italy ANILAM Elettronica s.r.l. 10043 Orbassano Strada Borgaretto 38 Torino, Italy +39 011 900 2606 +39 011 900 2466 info@anilam.it Taiwan ANILAM, TW No. 246 Chau-Fu Road Taichung City 407 Taiwan, R.O.C.

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