MachMotion Apollo III 1000 Series Manual page 9

Note, if menu options are greyed out (not active/selectable), click the button to disable the system
Select the type of configuration you would like to perform from the window:
1. Manual; Calculate the steps per by comparing distance traveled vs. distance commanded. See the next
section for instructions.
2. Automatic; Calibrate motors using specifications of your motor type. Continue for instructions.
3. Screw Mapping; currently unreleased.
2.3.1 Automatic Calibration
1. Select the type of configuration you would like to perform
1. Manual - Calculate the steps per by comparing distance traveled vs. distance commanded. See the
next section for instructions.
2. Automatic - Calibrate motors using specifications of your motor type. Continue for instructions.
3. Linear Compensation - Also known as screw mapping. Allows you to adjust travel distance with
setting offsets to improve accuracy over different parts or sections of the travel. This is often only
needed for high precision machining and typically requires the use of laser for determine very
accurate positions. Contact MachMotion for information on setting this up.
2. Select the drive type of the axis being configured.
3. Select the max motor RPM.
4. Verify the correct drive ratio.
Drive Ratio Apollo III
1
8
64
1
Table 3 - Default Drive Ratio Value
Figure 13 - MachMotion Plugin Calibration Calculator
5. Choose the machine configuration for the axis from the following three options.
Drive Type
Teco
Mitsubishi
Yaskawa
Stepper