MTS Systems MotionPlus EDC Getting Started Manual

Encoder digital controller

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MotionPlus™ EDC
Encoder Digital Controller
Getting Started Manual
0901
150604-00C
©MTS Systems Corporation 2000
2101 North Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
Telephone: 507-354-1616
Fax: 507-354-1611

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  • Page 1 MotionPlus™ EDC Encoder Digital Controller Getting Started Manual 2101 North Broadway New Ulm, MN 56073 0901 Telephone: 507-354-1616 150604-00C Fax: 507-354-1611 ©MTS Systems Corporation 2000...
  • Page 2 Your EDC Package Should Contain: The EDC Controller The EDC User’s Manual This manual (Part No. 150655-00) is essential. You can’t install or program the EDC without it. If it’s missing, call the number below. The Getting Started Manual (Part No. 150604-00) Problems? If your EDC package is incomplete, or if you have problems getting started, call:...
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is designed to help you install the EDC 100 or EDC 200 Controller for the first time. It tells you where to look in the EDC User's Manual for information on installing, wiring, and setting up the EDC Controller. This manual will guide you step by step through the initial power-up and connection of the EDC Controller.
  • Page 4: Connecting Ac Power

    Introducing the EDC EDC User's Manual Chapter: 1. Introduction (read all sections of this chapter) The Introduction chapter of the EDC User's Manual will help you become familiar with the keypad, the LCD display screen, and general operation of the EDC Controller. Connecting AC Power EDC User's Manual Chapter:...
  • Page 5: Connecting Dc Power

    Mounting EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2. Installation Section: Mounting Using the dimensions and instructions in the above section of the EDC User's Manual, mount the Controller. Remember to allow enough space around the Controller for wiring connections and harnesses. Connecting DC Power EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2.
  • Page 6: Connecting Inputs

    Connecting Inputs EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2. Installation Section: Connecting Inputs The EDC User's Manual explains how to connect the following inputs: • Interlock Input: When this input is OFF, the Enable and Ready inputs are off, program execution is halted, and the Servo command output is zero.
  • Page 7: Connecting Encoders

    Connecting Encoders EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2. Installation Section: Connecting Encoders Follow the instructions in the EDC User's Manual to connect an encoder for the X axis or Y axis. The EDC is designed for use with incremental digital encoders. Proper encoder installation may require jumper change.
  • Page 8: Encoder Test

    Setting up Servo Loop Parameters EDC User's Manual Chapter: 3. Setup Section: Setting up Servo Loop Parameters Servo Loop parameters include the proportional gain (Kp) and excess error (EX ERROR) of the Controller. It is important that you be able to set these parameters correctly for your application.
  • Page 9 Servo Command Output Connections EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2. Installation Section: Servo Output Connections Connect the servo command output as described in the above section of the EDC User’s Manual. Check that the servo command output of the EDC matches that required by your application.
  • Page 10 Connecting Enable Outputs EDC User's Manual Chapter: 2. Installation Section: Connecting Outputs Read the above section of the EDC User’s Manual before connecting enable outputs. The enable output for an axis should be used if the servovalve, valve driver card, or servo drive has an enable input. The enable output functions to prevent movement of the axis during a Fault or Excess Error condition.
  • Page 11 Jogging the Axis EDC User's Manual Chapter: 5. Running Section: How to Jog the Axis Read the above section of the EDC User’s Manual before jogging each active axis. Power up the EDC Controller. No error messages should appear on the screen.

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