Rockwell Automation 1746-QS,D17466.19 SYNCHRONIZED AXES MODULE - Manual (Page 3)

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Publication 1746-6.19 – March 1998
System Overview Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is the 1746-QS Module? 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is the Hydraulic Configurator 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is an SLC-500 System? 1–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why Use This System? 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does It Work? 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling Axis Output 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Are Typical Applications? 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Hardware Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections to LDTs and 4-axis Terminal Block 2–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LDT Connections (for fabricating your own LDT cable) 2–1 . . . . . . . .
Typical Connections to the Interface Module (IFM) Terminal Block 2–2
Typical Fusing of the Interface Module (IFM) Terminal Block 2–2 . . . .
Example Connections for Temposonics II Differential Inputs 2–2 . . . .
Wiring Example 2–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimizing Interference from Radiated Electrical Noise 2–3 . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Outputs to Output Devices 2–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Polarity 2–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Out the Wiring and Grounding 2–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Hydraulics 2–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regarding the Interface Module Terminal Block and Cable 2–6 . . . . . . .
Setting Up Your PC
for the Hydraulic Configurator
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining the Hydraulic Configurator from the Internet 3–1 . . . . . . . . . .
To Access Our Website: 3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Load the Hydraulic Configurator: 3–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Communication Between PC and Module 3–2 . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning an Axis with
the Hydraulic Configurator
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding the Value of the Null Drive 4–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving the Axis to Set Scale, Offset, Extend, and Retract Limits 4–2 . . .
Procedure to Set Scale and Offset with Drive Output Disconnected 4–2
Alternate Open-loop Procedure to Set Scale and Offset 4–3 . . . . . . .
Getting Ready to Tune the Axes 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning Each Axis 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Procedure for Tuning an Axis 4–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .