DPC-11 PC Servo Progammer Manual

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DPC-11
Universal Programming Interface
for Hitec Programmable Servos
Test Functions Testing a servo’s function can be critical to
completing a successful project. Use these tests
to “burn-in” new servos or to check for broken
gears and other issues. The DPC-11 is capable of
performing the following tests:
1. Servo Travel using one of the following methods:
a. Manual Positioning
b. Automatic Sweep Positioning
c. Step Positioning
2. FAIL SAFE programming position
Programming Functions
The following functions can be programmed
into the D Series servos using the DPC-11:
1. FAIL SAFE, On or O.
2. Direction of Rotation
3. Servo ID Number
4.Travel Speed (Slower)
5. Center, End, and FAIL SAFE Point
6. Dead Band Width.
7. Soft Start
8. Overload Protection
9. Smart Sense / Sensitivity Settings
File Operations In the File Operations section you can perform
the following tasks;
1. Save a servo’s parameters to a le
2. Load a servo’s parameters from a le
3. Write the programmed information to the servo
4. Reset the servo to factory defaults
Connecting Your Servo It is recommended that you connect your DPC-11
in the following order for proper operation:
1. Connect DPC-11 to your PC computer
2. Launch the DPC-11 software
3. Connect your servo to the servo port
4. Connect a battery or other power source to
the battery port
DXXX Series Programming cont.