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Appendix
Parameter Utilization
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Appendix

Parameter Utilization
Functions not initially available on the controller can be added, or dedicated functions can be assigned to
input/output ports, by changing the values of corresponding parameters. Before changing a given
parameter, always read the applicable section in the parameter list.
If you have any question regarding changing the parameters, please contact IAI’s Sales Engineering
Section. After changing a parameter, record the new and old parameter settings.
If you have purchased the PC software, we recommend that you back up the parameters immediately
after the controller is delivered and when the system incorporating the controller is started. Since a
number of customizing settings use parameters, you should back up the parameters regularly as you back
up the programs.
To make the new parameters effective, write them to the flash ROM and then execute a software reset or
reconnect the power.
Parameter classification
Parameters are classified into the following seven types based on what they specify:
1. I/O parameters
2. Parameters common to all axes
3. Axis-specific parameters
4. Driver parameters
5. Encoder parameters
6. I/O devices
7. Other parameters