User`s manual

Getting Started

GFK-1742A Chapter 2 Getting Started 2-37

Section 5: Testing Your System

Generating Motion

CAUTION

For correct machine operation, the recommended start-up procedure must be

performed. This includes validating operation of the Overtravel Limits and

Home Switch, checking for correct motor rotation direction, and tuning the

velocity and position loops. This must be done by experienced personnel. For

detailed start-up instructions, refer to Appendix D,

Start-Up and Tuning a GE

Fanuc Digital or Analog Servo System.

Enabling Run Mode on the PLC

The next step in the DSM314 system operation is to place the PLC in the RUN mode.

1. From the VersaPro main menu, choose the PLC menu selection. From the P

LC submenu,

choose Connect. The Connect menu will appear. From this menu select the communications

method/port that you wish to use to communicate with the PLC. If you have not yet

configured the communications port, consult the VersaPro documentation GFK-1670 or the

VersaPro 1.1 on-line help for further information.

2. From the VersaPro main menu, select the Tools menu selection. From the T

ools submenu

select Fault Table entry. This will bring up the PLC fault table display. Review the fault

tables for any problems and then use the function key F9 – Clear to delete any PLC faults

present. Select the I/O fault table tab and perform the same operation on these faults as well.

Close the fault table and return to the VersaPro main screen

3. From the VersaPro main menu, select the PLC menu selection. From the P

LC submenu select

the Run entry. This will place the PLC in run mode.

Warning

Make sure that your motor is properly fastened down. If not, the motor

could be damaged and/or cause injury to personnel.

4. Visually check that the PLC LED’s labeled PWR, OK, and RUN are all on. Visually check

that the DSM314 module LEDs STAT, OK and CFG are on. For

Series Digital amplifiers,

visually check that the amplifier status readout is showing a minus sign (–) (which indicates

Standby Mode). For

Series Digital amplifiers check that the Power LED is on and the ALM

LED’s are off. For SL Series amplifiers, check the front panel display on each amplifier for

any errors (as indicated by all digits on the display flashing on and off).

5. If an amplifier indicates a fault, it may be necessary to completely remove power from the

amplifiers and the PLC and repeat the power on sequence described in Section 3.

6. Assuming no errors are present, you should be able to jog the attached axes. For the startup

configuration previously described, to clear any error indicated by the DSM314’s STAT LED