Setup Software Pdrive; Use As Directed; Software Description; Hardware Requirements - Pilz PMC Series Installation Manual

10.3

Setup software PDrive

This chapter describes the installation of the setup software PDrive for the PMCtendo DD5 and
PMCprimo Drive3.
The parameter settings are described detailed in the software manual for PDrive.
The programming is described in the PMCprimo programming manual.
Both manuals can be found on the CD-ROM PMCprimo Motion Control Tools..
10.3.1

Use as directed

The setup software PDRIVE is intended to be used for setting up and storing the operational
parameters for the PMCtendo DD5 und PMCprimo.
Only professional personnel who have the relevant expertise described on page 11 are
permitted to carry out online parameter setting for a drive which is running.
Sets of data which are stored on data media are not safe against unintended alteration
by other persons. After loading a set of data you must therefore check all parameters
thoroughly before enabling the PMCtendo DD5 and PMCprimo Drive3.
10.3.2

Software description

The parameters of the PMCtendo DD5 and PMCprimo Drive3 must be adapted to the
requirements of the installation. This parametrization is done with the setup software PDrive
which provides the communication between PC and PMCtendo DD5 or PMCprimo Drive3.
With very little effort you can alter parameters and instantly observe the effect on the drive,
since there is a continuous (online) connection to the drive.
With the tool PSCOPE you can easily watch the drive current, the speed and the position error.
Sets of data can be stored on data media (archived) and loaded again. Sets of data which are
stored on data media can be printed.
We supply you with motor-specific default sets of data for all the reasonable combinations of
PMCtendo DD5 or PMCprimo Drive3 and motor. In most applications you will be able to use
these default values to get your drive running without any problems.
10.3.3

Hardware requirements

The PC interface (X6, RS232) of the servo amplifier is connected to the serial interface of the
PC by a null-modem cable (⇒ p.72).
The interface in the servo amplifier is electrically isolated by an optocoupler.
10.3.4

Minimum requirements for the PC:

Prozessor
Operating system:
Grafics adapter :
Drives
Main memory
Interface
10.3.5

Installation under WINDOWS 2000 / XP

On the CD-ROM an installation program called SETUP.EXE can be found, which makes it
easy to install the setup software on your PC.
Start SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions.
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: Pentium III or higher
WINDOWS 2000/XP
1024 x 768, color
: Hard disk (100 MB free)
CDROM drive
: at least 256MB
: one free serial interface (COM1 or COM2)
Installation manual for PMCtendo DD5/PMCprimo Drive3
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