Specifications
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ZETA6104 Installation Guide
What's Next?
By now, you should have completed the following tasks, as instructed earlier in this chapter:
1. Review the general specifications — see page 3
2. Perform configuration/adjustments, as necessary — see pages 4-6
3. Mount the ZETA6104 — see page 7
4. Connect all electrical system components — see pages 8-19
5. Test the installation — see pages 20-21
6. Match the motor to the ZETA6104 (OPTIONAL) — see pages 22-23
7. Mount the motor and couple the load — see pages 24-25
8. Optimize system performance (OPTIONAL)
by implementing Active Damping and Electronic Viscosity — see pages 26-29
9. Record your system configuration information — see pages 30-31
Program Your Motion Control Functions
You should now be ready to program your ZETA6104 for your application. Knowing your
system's motion control requirements, refer now to the 6000 Series Programmer's Guide for
descriptions of the ZETA6104's software features and instructions on how to implement them
in your application. Be sure to keep the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide at hand as a
reference for the 6000 Series command descriptions.
For assistance with your programming effort, we recommend that you use the programming
tools provided in Motion Architect for Windows (found in your ship kit). Additional powerful
programming and product interface tools are available (see below).
Motion Architect Motion Architect
®
is a Microsoft
®
Windows™ based 6000 product programming tool
(included in your ship kit). Motion Architect provides these features (refer to the Motion
Architect User Guide for detailed information):
• System configurator and code generator: Automatically generate controller code
for basic system set-up parameters (I/O definitions, feedback device operations, etc.).
• Program editor: Create blocks or lines of 6000 controller code, or copy portions of
code from previous files. You can save program editor files for later use in BASIC, C,
etc., or in the terminal emulator or test panel.
• Terminal emulator: Communicating directly with the ZETA6104, you can type in
and execute controller code, transfer code files to and from the ZETA6104.
• Test panel and program tester: You can create your own test panel to run your
programs and check the activity of I/O, motion, system status, etc. This can be
invaluable during start-ups and when fine tuning machine performance.
• On-line context-sensitive help and technical references: These on-line
resources provide help information about Motion Architect, as well as interactive access
to the contents of the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide and the 6000 Following
User Guide.
Other Software
Tools Available
Motion Builder™. A Windows-based iconic programming interface that removes the
requirement to learn the 6000 programming language.
CompuCAM™. A CAD-to-Motion (CAM) program that allows you to easily translate DXF,
HP-GL, and G-Code files into 6000 Series Language motion programs. Windows environment.
DDE6000™. Facilitates data exchange between the ZETA6104 and Windows™ applications
that support the dynamic data exchange (DDE) protocol. NetDDE™ compatible.
Motion Toolbox™. A library of LabVIEW
®
virtual instruments (VIs) for programming and
monitoring the ZETA6104. Available for Windows and Mac environments.
How To Order
To order these software packages, contact your local
Automation Technology Center (ATC) or distributor.