User guide
CME 2 User Guide    Control Loops 
Copley Controls  127 
Manually Tune the Position Loop 
METHOD: Minimize following error and oscillation by running profiles and adjusting 
position proportional gain (Pp), velocity feed forward (Vff), acceleration feed forward 
(Aff) and other settings. For instance: 
NOTE: During tuning, observe warnings that appear to the left of the trace. 
1 
 Click the Scope Tool.  
2 
 Select the Profile tab. 
3 
 On the Settings tab, make sure Auto Setup is selected. Auto Setup 
automatically sets the following parameters: 
Profile Tab 
Parameter 
Description 
Move 
Relative 
Type 
Trap 
Distance 
2000 counts 
Reverse and repeat 
Not selected 
Settings Tab 
Channel 1 
Profile velocity (green) 
Channel 2 
Following error (white) 
4 
 If the Auto Setup default profile distance is not 
appropriate, enter an appropriate short distance.  
5 
 Click Start. The Profile Generator executes a short move. 
NOTES: 
1) The profile may not reach constant velocity during a short move. 
2) If a following error occurs, open the Control Panel and click Clear Faults. 
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