Galil Motion Control DMC-1000 User Manual page 3

Using This Manual
This user manual provides information for proper operation of the DMC-1000 controller. A separate
supplemental manual, the Command Reference, contains a description of the commands available for
use with this controller.
Your DMC-1000 motion controller has been designed to work with both servo and stepper type
motors. In addition, the DMC-1000 has a daughter board for controllers with more than 4 axes.
Installation and system setup will vary depending upon whether the controller will be used with
stepper motors, or servo motors, and whether the controller has more than 4 axes of control. To make
finding the appropriate instructions faster and easier, icons will be next to any information that applies
exclusively to one type of system. Otherwise, assume that the instructions apply to all types of
systems. The icon legend is shown below.
Attention: Pertains to servo motor use.
Attention: Pertains to stepper motor use.
Attention: Pertains to controllers with more than 4 axes.
1080
Please note that many examples are written for the DMC-1040 four-axis controller or the DMC-1080
eight axes controller. Users of the DMC-1030 3-axis controller, DMC-1020 2-axis controller or
DMC-1010 1-axis controller should note that the DMC-1030 uses the axes denoted as XYZ, the
DMC-1020 uses the axes denoted as XY, and the DMC-1010 uses the X-axis only.
Examples for the DMC-1080 denote the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H. Users of the DMC-1050 5-axis
controller, DMC-1060 6-axis controller or DMC-1070, 7-axis controller should note that the
DMC-1050 denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E, the DMC-1060 denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F and the
DMC-1070 denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G. The axes A,B,C,D may be used interchangeably with
X,Y,Z,W.
This manual was written for the DMC-1000 firmware revision 2.0 and later. For controllers with
firmware previous to revision 2.0, please consult the original manual for your hardware. The later
revision firmware was previously specified as DMC-1000-18.
WARNING: Machinery in motion can be dangerous! It is the responsibility of the user to design
effective error handling and safety protection as part of the machine. Galil shall not be liable or
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
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