Specifications

Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 How to Use the E-517 Documentation ................................................4
1.2 Prescribed Use....................................................................................5
1.3 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................5
1.4 Model Survey ......................................................................................7
1.5 Unpacking ...........................................................................................7
1.6 Motion System Requirements .............................................................8
1.7 Software Description ...........................................................................9
2 First Steps 11
2.1 Installing the Software on the Host PC..............................................11
2.2 Creating Backup File for Controller Parameters................................ 11
2.3 Quick Start.........................................................................................13
3 Operation 19
3.1 Front Panel Elements........................................................................20
3.1.1 Front Panel Overview .........................................................................20
3.1.2 Display Screens..................................................................................21
3.1.3 Trackball Functions............................................................................. 22
3.2 Modes of Operation...........................................................................23
3.2.1 Control Modes ....................................................................................23
3.2.2 Servo Mode (ON / OFF) .....................................................................24
3.3 Power On / Reboot Sequence........................................................... 25
3.4 How to Command Axis Motion ..........................................................26
3.4.1 Applicable Control Sources ................................................................26
3.4.2 Command Examples for ONLINE Mode............................................. 27
3.5 Data Recording .................................................................................31
3.5.1 How to Use the Data Recorder...........................................................31
3.5.2 Application Example: Frequency Response Measurements.............. 32
3.6 Using Trigger Input and Output .........................................................35
3.7 How to Work with the Wave Generator .............................................36
3.7.1 Basic Data........................................................................................... 36
3.7.2 Basic Operation .................................................................................. 36
3.8 Working with Controller Macros ........................................................37
3.8.1 Defining Macros.................................................................................. 38
3.8.2 Starting Macro Execution.................................................................... 39
3.8.3 Start-Up Macro ...................................................................................40
3.9 Select Command Set Version ...........................................................41
3.10 Updates.............................................................................................42