Delta MMC120 - Manual (Page 34)

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Refer to Using Multiple Motion Modules for general board file information.
To create a new board file:
1. On the File menu, click New.
The resulting board file will have the following characteristics:
• It will use the same serial port that is currently opened.
• It will use the currently selected communication configuration.
• The parameters and commands will be reset to the defaults.
• The plot times will be set to the minimum.
• The axis names will be set to the default axis names.
Changing Between Board Files
Board files are used to store the following pieces of information:
• Names of each axis
• Parameters of each axis (configuration word, scale, offset, etc.)
• Command fields for each axis, except the Command itself (Mode through Command
Value).
• Plot times for each axis.
Refer to Using Multiple Motion Modules for general board file information.
To save a board file:
1. On the File menu, click Save As.
2. In the File name box, enter the name of the file.
3. Click Save.
To open a board file:
1. On the File menu, click Open.
2. In the File name box, enter the name of the file.
3. Click Open. The file will be loaded. If the new board file uses a different serial port,
the previous serial port will be closed and the new serial port will be opened.
Editing Board File Information
The following pieces of information associated with a board file can be changed in the
manner described below:
Axis Names - Refer to the Changing the Axis Name topic for details.
Parameters - Refer to the Parameter area topic for details.
Plot Times - Refer to the Plot Time area topic for details.