User Manual

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Publication 1746-6.19 – March 1998
System Overview Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What
Is the 1746-QS Module? 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What
Is the Hydraulic Configurator 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is an SLC-500 System?
1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why Use This System?
1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does It Work?
1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling Axis Output
1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming
1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What
Are Typical Applications? 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements
1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Hardware Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections
to LDT s and 4-axis Terminal Block 2–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LDT
Connections (for fabricating your own LDT cable) 2–1 . . . . . . . .
Typical
Connections to the Interface Module (IFM) T erminal Block 2–2
T ypical Fusing of the Interface Module (IFM) T erminal Block 2–2 . . . .
Example
Connections for T emposonics II Dif ferential Inputs 2–2 . . . .
Wiring Example
2–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimizing
Interference from Radiated Electrical Noise 2–3 . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Outputs to Output Devices
2–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output
Polarity 2–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
Out the Wiring and Grounding 2–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Hydraulics
2–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regarding
the Interface Module T erminal Block and Cable 2–6 . . . . . . .
Setting Up Your PC
for the Hydraulic Configurator
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining
the Hydraulic Configurator from the Internet 3–1 . . . . . . . . . .
To Access Our Website:
3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To
Load the Hydraulic Configurator: 3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting
Up Communication Between PC and Module 3–2 . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning an Axis with
the Hydraulic Configurator
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Y
ou Begin 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding
the V alue of the Null Drive 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving
the Axis to Set Scale, Of fset, Extend, and Retract Limits 4–2 . . .
Procedure
to Set Scale and Of fset with Drive Output Disconnected 4–2
Alternate Open-loop Procedure to Set Scale and Of fset 4–3 . . . . . . .
Getting
Ready to Tune the Axes 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning Each Axis
4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General
Procedure for T uning an Axis 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .