In order to set up the stepper motor, it is recommended that it be
uncoupled from any mechanics. The motor should have plenty of room in both
directions of travel. It is also recommended that the MO jumper be installed,
as this will ensure the motor ends all tests in a disabled state.
The motor must be plugged in to its connector. If your motor is not plugged in,
please power down the controller, plug in the connectors, and repower the
controller.
If additional information on wiring the motor to your amplifier is
needed, click the link below:
Test Motor
Stepper motors typically run open loop. This means there is no verification
that a move commanded to the stepper is properly executed. To validate the
wiring, the motor will be commanded to move 1/2 of a revolution. Press the button
below to begin the test. For this test, the direction of motion is not important, only that the motors performs the commanded move.
Running
If the motor moved approximately 1/2 a revolution, move on to step 3. If the motor did not move, check the motor wiring. If problems persist, Contact Applications support for assistance.
Configuring Stepper Direction
If the motor moved in the correct direction in step 2, click "Normal".
Otherwise, click "Reversed" to invert the positive direction of the motor:
Running
Move on to step 4.
Configuration and Setup Complete!
You have succesfully configured this axis for sinusoidal commutation.
Now that the axis has been configured, lets save the settings that have
been created to the controller.
Running
Continue
Now that the configuration has been saved, GDK can give an example of how
to move the motor via the Terminal. If not open,
the Terminal will open to the right of Step-By-Step. Please continue to the
terminal example if this is your first time setting up a motor with a Galil
controller.
Otherwise if there are additional axes to configure, return to the
motor setup axis selection page. Lastly, if you are finished setting up
your controller, proceed to the save configuration page.
The test has failed due to an under voltage error. This is most
commonly related to amplifier power not being applied. Check the amplifier
power wiring, and if problems perist contact Applications Support.
The test has failed due to an ELO error. This is most commonly related
to the ELO input not being properly wired. Check the ELO wiring, and if
problems perist contact Applications Support.
The test has failed due to a hall error. Check the hall signal wiring,
and if problems perist contact Applications Support.
The test has failed due to an amplifier error. Check the motor wiring,
and if problems perist contact Applications Support.