Installation manual

Application note Getting started with e100 AN00187-002
ABB Motion control products 16
www.abbmotion.com
The parameter table will automatically save to the drive when a parameter is edited. To save parameter files on your PC (as a
backup) choose…
Tools->Parameter Table->Upload.
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Connecting to NextMove e100
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Make sure there is 24V power applied to the NextMove e100.
− Connect a USB cable to the NextMove e100
− Run Mint WorkBench
− Select Start New Project
− Mint Workbench should detect the NextMove e100 automatically and the connection details will appear in the list. If this does
not happen Click the Scan button.
− Select the NextMove e100 when it appears in the list
Note: Mint WorkBench project files contain information about your application, including:
− Information about the controller that is currently connected.
− Links to the program file (.mnt
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.mnt file). But NOT the actual program file.
− Other desktop details.
The project file does not
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not contain any program code - it is contained in the separate .mnt file. Always remember to “ Save File ” after
making any program changes.
It is important that there is no program in the NextMove e100 when configuring, as settings from a different system may cause
unexpected behaviour. To delete a program, select the menu option Program > Delete Existing .
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Select the Connectivity icon on the Workbench tool bar on the left hand side. As shown above, this will open up a dialogue
providing access to all the communication settings.