User guide

Scope Tool CME 2 User Guide
154 Copley Controls
15.1: Scope Tool Overview
The Scope Tool can be used to tune the amplifier, monitor performance, and perform
diagnostics. Function Generator and Profile Generator can drive the motor without
external control. Auto Set Up feature sets typical initial values for scope parameters.
File menu
Scope trace
Function/Profile
generation
Scope settings and
control loop parameters
Scope controls
Status message bar
Button
Description
Save a trace. See Scope Trace Files (p. 165).
Record
Begins recording a trace.
Stop Trace
Stops recording a trace.
Clear
Clears the trace from the screen and trace data from buffer.
Close
Closes the scope tool.
Run a move with the Function Generator or Profile Tool
1
Click on the Function Generator or Profile tab.
2
Adjust Function Generator or Profile settings, scope tool settings, gains, limits, and
parameters (as described later in this chapter).
3
Click Start to begin move and trace. Click Stop to stop the move.
Monitor externally controlled motion
1
As required, adjust scope tool settings.
2
Click Record to begin trace.
3
Begin move with external controller. Click Stop Trace to stop the trace recording.