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Adept Servo Kit Software
4.1
Overview
Before the system is operational, the Servo Kit motor must be configured to operate with
the V+ motion control software. The basic steps are provided below.
NOTE: Before modifying your system configuration, back up your current
system configuration.
1. Use the CONFIG_C program to append the appropriate device module(s) for the
mechanism(s) in your system. See
2. Use the DC_SETUP program to configure the axis. See
steps performed are:
• Node mapping
• Loading the Module Joint file
• Calibrating the axis
3. Test the axis. See
4. Modify the default SPEC data file parameters. See
4.2
Using CONFIG_C to Append Device Modules
Perform the steps below to use the CONFIG_C program to append the appropriate device
module(s) for the mechanism(s) in your system. Add a device module for each robot (each
robot may contain multiple Servo Kits).
1. Connect all hardware associated with the controller and robot except the
mechanical hardware attached to the Servo Kit motor.
2. To start up the CONFIG_C program, type the following at the prompt:
LOAD D:\UTIL\CONFIG_C
EXE 1 a.config_c
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Section 4.2
Section 4.4
for details.
The Servo Kit motor shaft should not be
WARNING:
attached to any mechanism during the software
configuration. After the configuration is complete and
functionality of the motor has been verified, the intended
mechanical device can be attached to the motor shaft.
4
for details.
Section 4.3
for details. The
Section 4.5
for details.
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