Quick Tutorial; Initial Set-Up - Zaber X-MCB2 Series User Manual

4. Quick Tutorial

We recommend using Zaber Console to communicate with the device(s). For other software
options, see the Software page. Please refer to the ASCII Protocol Manual and/or Binary Protocol
Manual for more detailed information on the available commands.

4.1. Initial Set-up

NOTE: Ensure no motors are connected to the controller before applying power for the first time. It
is important that the controller is set to control the correct peripheral ID in order to avoid sending
too much current to the motor. We try to set controllers for the peripherals they ship with, but it's
good to check that they are correct, especially if you receive multiple peripherals of different
models.
1. Power up all integrated devices and controllers and daisy chain them together using the
RS-232 "Prev" and "Next" connectors (see Daisy-Chaining Devices for more details). Many
products share power through the daisy-chain cables. The power indicator on each should
light up.
2. Download and install Zaber Console. Start Zaber Console and select the communications
port the first controller is connected to. For instructions on how to find the available
communication ports on your system, please refer to: Appendix A - Available Communications
Ports.
3. From the Console, issue a renumber (T:2) command to all devices (Zaber Console may
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