Galil Motion Control DMC-21 5 Series User Manual page 2

Using This Manual
This user manual provides information for proper operation of the DMC-21x5 controller. A separate supplemental
manual, the Command Reference, contains a description of the commands available for use with this controller. It
is recommended that the user download the latest version of the Command Reference and User Manual from the
Galil Website.
https://galil.com/downloads/manuals-and-data-sheets
The DMC-21x5 motion controller has been designed to work with both servo and stepper type motors. Installation
and system setup will vary depending upon whether the controller will be used with stepper motors or servo
motors. 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.
Please note that many examples are written for the DMC-2145 four-axes controller or the DMC-2185 eight axes
controller. Users of the DMC-2135 3-axis controller, DMC-2125 2-axes controller or DMC-2115 1-axis controller
should note that the DMC-2135 uses the axes denoted as ABC, the DMC-2125 uses the axes denoted as AB, and
the DMC-2115 uses the A-axis only.
Examples for the DMC-2185 denote the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H. Users of the DMC-2155 5-axes controller, DMC-
2165 6-axes controller, or DMC-2175 7-axes controller should note that the DMC-2155 denotes the axes as
A,B,C,D,E, the DMC-2165 denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F and the DMC-2175 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.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the user to design effective error handling and safety protection as part of
the machinery. Galil shall not be liable or responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
Contents ▫ i
Attention: Pertains to servo motor use.
Attention: Pertains to stepper motor use.
Attention: Pertains to controllers with more than 4 axes.
Machinery in motion can be dangerous!
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