Performance Motion Devices Prodigy Series User Manual page 26

Installation
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1.11.5 Initializing Motion Axes
The next step to verify the correct operation of the system is to initialize each axis of the motion system sequentially,
thereby verifying correct amplifier connection, encoder feedback connections (if an encoder is used), and other
motion functions. All of this can be conveniently accomplished using Pro-Motion's Axis Wizard function. This
versatile and easy to use tool initializes all supported motor types including step, DC Brush, and Brushless DC.
To operate the axis wizard:
The most common reasons for the Axis Wizard to not complete normally are an inability to auto-tune the servo
motor, or problems determining the correct commutation sequence for Brushless DC motors when commutated by
the Magellan Motion Processor. Should this happen, it is possible to perform a manual tuning or commutation setup
if desired. Refer to the Pro-Motion User's Guide for more information, or call PMD for technical assistance.
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1 Click to select the axis icon that you would like to initialize (normally this would be Axis #1) in the Project
window to the left of the screen.
2 With this icon highlighted, click the Axis Wizard toolbar button.
The Axis Wizard initialization window appears.
3 Click Next and follow the Axis Wizard instructions for each page of the axis initialization process.
A typical axis wizard sequence takes 3-5 minutes. If you have specific questions about the Axis Wizard,
refer to Pro-Motion User's Guide for detailed information on the axis wizard.
Upon a normal completion of the Axis Wizard, the axis will be ready to make a controlled move. For step
motors this means the pulse & direction connections are working properly, and for servo motors this
means the encoder and amplifiers connections have been validated, and stable (but not necessarily
optimal, see caution below for more information) servo tuning parameters have been loaded into the
Prodigy/CME card's Magellan Motion Processor. Depending on the signals connected, this may also
mean that limit switches, and other hardware connections are functioning properly.
Prodigy/CME PC/104 User's Guide