WORKING WITH THE CONTROL UNIT 5-3
SB1391 Hardware and Setup Guide - Document revision no. 1.14
TABLE 5-2 Resources for more information about topics covered in this chapter
Required information Documentation resource
Fine tuning the module's control loops. Chapter 5, "Adjusting the Control
Loops" & ACS Adjuster online Help
ACS Adjuster - Tool for setting up and adjusting
the control module.
ACS Adjuster online Help
ACSPL motion programming language reference
for operating the control unit in direct mode and
programming mode.
ACS Software Guide
ACS Debugger - ACSPL development and
debugging environment
ACS Debugger online Help
ACSLIB libraries for C, C++ and Visual Basic
programs.
ACSLIB Library Reference Guide
ACS Saver/Loader - Application for saving and
loading the entire memory contents from one
control unit to another.
ACS Saver/Loader online Help
5.1. Getting Started
5.1.1. Equipment Requirements
The following additional equipment should be connected to the control module, as described in
Chapter 4 MOUNTING AND WIRING.
• Appropriate motor with a position feedback device (encoder, resolver, etc. depending on the
control unit factory configuration).
• External amplifier if the control unit is a model that does not have an internal amplifier.
• PC with a communication link (serial port or CAN depending on the control unit factory
configuration).
• Power source (or sources depending on the control unit model).
• I/O and safety switches (optional).
• Connection cables.
5.1.2. Power On
Warning
The control unit's power requirements are stamped on the nameplate.
Failure to connect the control unit to the correct voltage could result in serious
damage to the control unit.
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