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230V FX Series Positioning Drive Reference Manual
Analog Setup
This option sets Analog Channel Full Scale and Analog Channel Null Values to their default
settings (see FX Drives Serial Commands Manual for a complete list of serial commands).
Limit Setup
This option sets parameters in the “Limits” and “Drive Parameters” screens to their default
settings.
Terminal Mode
In this mode the computer operates as a simple ANSI terminal. This means that you can use
the computer to send and receive ASCII serial commands to and from the FX drive (see FX
Drives Serial Commands Manual).
However, this mode does not contain any help screens or instructions on how to program your
drive. You must be cautious in this mode because serial commands are sent directly from your
PC to the amplifier. Motion commands are executed immediately.
A carriage return <CR> is required to terminate serial commands and data strings sent to the
drive or other devices (see FX Drives Serial Commands Manual for a complete list of serial
commands).
Failure to follow safe installation guidelines can cause death or serious injury.
Programming should be done entirely with the PCX software or through terminal mode
ASCII serial commands - BUT NEVER BOTH. If both programming methods are used,
there is a chance that not all the parameters entered through terminal mode will be
transferred to the PCX software. This may lead to unpredictable behavior of the drive.