Summary of Contents for Micronor ZapFREE MR320 Series
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The design concepts and engineering details embodied in this manual, which are the property of MICRONOR INC., are to be maintained in strict confidence; no element or detail of this manual is to be spuriously used, nor disclosed, without the express written permission of MICRONOR INC. All rights are reserved.
MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide This Setup Guide is intended to guide you through the installation and initial setup. A comprehensive User Manual is supplied on the Zappy™ CDROM (supplied with the MR320 module) or can be downloaded via this link: http://www.micronor.com/products/files/MR320/ZAPPY.zip...
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Always keep unmated connectors covered with an appropriate dust cap. Do not touch the connector ends. Micronor supplies the MR321C cleaning kit with every system order. Before mating - clean BOTH connector ends as shown below. Page 4 of 13...
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Defective encoder • Defective module When the amplifier is at its minimum GAIN setting (3), the reason is most likely: • Power is too high • Defective module Contact Micronor factory or distributor for additional troubleshooting assistance. Page 5 of 13...
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How To Install ZAPPY Software What is ZAPPY Software? ZAPPY software is run on a PC and allows user to set the operating parameters of various functions (analog outputs, position counter, etc.), run Diagnostics to verify proper operation as well as to certify the fiber optic connections. Consult Section 5.9 of the MR3XX User Guide for detailed instructions but a summary follows here.
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How To Test The Optical Link using ZAPPY How can I verify if the Encoder/Module is properly connected and the optical connections meet requirements? 1. Click on [Diagnostics]. If the encoder is not rotating, you will get the following warning screen: 2.
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How can I monitor Encoder operation? 1. Click on [Operate] to view RPM and Position Counter value. 2. Run encoder and verify proper operation. 2. Click on [Diagnostics] to view internal signal status.
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How To Use ZAPPY Software How do I change operating parameters stored in the MR320? 1. First, click on the [Upload to PC] button view current settings. 2. Change settings as required. Consult MR320 Technical Manual for detailed information.
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide Explanation of MR320 Operating Parameters NOTE: Operating parameters are used to define internal modes of operation and their variables. Parameter Description Comments Divider Divides quadrature outputs with Accepts values 2-8192.
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How Do I Program The Voltage and/or Current Analog Output for Speed (RPM)? Encoder Direction (Register 2B) accepts values of 0=CW (default) and 1=CCW Output Function (Voltage register 23 and Current register 26, see table below for output descriptions) ...
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide How Do I Program The Voltage and/or Current Analog Output for POSITION? Encoder Direction (Register 2B) accepts values of 0=CW (default) and 1=CCW Output Function ( Voltage register 23 and Current register 26, see table below for output functions) ...
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MICRONOR INC MR320 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Encoder System Installation Guide Voltage POSITION Mode (Register 23) Current POSITION Mode (Register 26) Page 13 of 13...
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