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Questions and Answers

  • A
    Aaron LynchSep 4, 2025
    Why is Aerotech UNIDEX 600 Controller showing CW Software EOT error?
    • M
      Maureen PageSep 4, 2025
      The CW Software EOT error on your Aerotech Controller means that the axis attempted to move beyond the limit of the CWEOT axis parameter. This is usually because the CWEOT axis parameter is incorrectly set or the user’s program is in error. Correct the CWEOT axis parameter or user program.
  • H
    henrychungSep 18, 2025
    What to do if Aerotech UNIDEX 600 shows User fault?
    • T
      Timothy RodriguezSep 18, 2025
      If your Aerotech Controller displays a User fault, it means the frontend application caused this fault to be generated, and it should have handled it. Contact the developer to correct the frontend application.
  • S
    Suzanne LaraSep 16, 2025
    What does Task fault mean on Aerotech Controller?
    • J
      Jenny CordovaSep 16, 2025
      A Task fault on your Aerotech Controller indicates that a task fault occurred and may be any of the active faults in the faultmask. Correct the fault causing the task fault.
  • D
    Destiny WilliamsSep 14, 2025
    What causes Homing fault on Aerotech Controller?
    • J
      Jamie FieldsSep 14, 2025
      A Homing fault on your Aerotech Controller indicates an error during a homing cycle. This can occur if the type of homing cycle specified could not complete. An invalid homing cycle was attempted, the limits are bad, open, reversed, or there is a hardware problem, possibly the reference pulse.
  • J
    Jessica ZhangSep 12, 2025
    What to do if the probe input is activated on Aerotech UNIDEX 600?
    • T
      tannerevelynSep 13, 2025
      If the touch probe input has been activated on your Aerotech Controller, it may be due to a programming error or an obstruction. Modify the program or clear the obstruction. Another possible solution is to adjust servo loop gains or adjust mechanics.
  • M
    mollybeardSep 12, 2025
    How to fix SafeZone fault on Aerotech UNIDEX 600?
    • M
      Melissa CoxSep 12, 2025
      To correct a SafeZone fault on your Aerotech Controller, where the axis violated a SafeZone defined by the SafeZone axis parameter, correct the CNC program or modify the SafeZoneMode, SafeZoneCW, and SafeZoneCCW axis parameters, since the user CNC program violated the safezone defined by these parameters.
  • A
    Ashley WhiteSep 9, 2025
    What causes Home Switch Tolerance error on Aerotech UNIDEX 600?
    • M
      Michael JonesSep 9, 2025
      The Home Switch Tolerance error on your Aerotech Controller indicates that the HomeSwitchTol axis parameter has been exceeded during a home cycle. This can occur if the reference pulse (marker or resolver null) is too close to the home limit. Adjust the feedback device so that the reference pulse is greater than the HomeSwitchTol axis parameter. Alternatively, increase the HomeSwitchTol axis parameter.
  • I
    icoleSep 7, 2025
    What to do if Aerotech UNIDEX 600 has Programming fault?
    • S
      stewartseanSep 8, 2025
      If your Aerotech Controller reports a Programming fault, it means an error has occurred in a user CNC program, such as a syntax error or an invalid condition. To resolve this, correct the user program.
  • M
    Mr. Dustin LeeSep 5, 2025
    How to resolve Velocity Command Trap error on Aerotech UNIDEX 600?
    • M
      myersmichaelSep 5, 2025
      To resolve a Velocity Command Trap error on your Aerotech Controller, where the commanded motor velocity has attempted to exceed the VelCmdTrap axis parameter, correct the program or verify the axis VelCmdTrap axis parameter value, since the maximum axis commanded velocity has been exceeded.
  • F
    floresmatthewAug 21, 2025
    What to do if Aerotech Controller axis position error exceeds PosErrLimit?
    • M
      Marilyn RossAug 21, 2025
      If the axis position error exceeds the PosErrLimit parameter on your Aerotech Controller, consider the following potential causes and solutions: 1. There may be a mechanical problem or excessive friction/load. Verify the mechanics and load. 2. The commanded velocity/acceleration may exceed the system's limitations. Verify the system limitations. 3. The axis load fuse might be blown. Replace the axis load fuse. 4. The PosErrLimit axis parameter may be set too low. Increase the PosErrLimit axis parameter.

Summary

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

1.1. Introduction

Introduction to the hardware and software architecture of the UNIDEX 600 Series motion controllers.

1.2. Installation

Overview of the entire installation process.

1.3. Programming

Overview of two programming interfaces: Library Called and RS-274 G-code.

1.4. Architecture Overview

Explanation of the dual processor system and axis processor execution units.

1.5. Motion

Summary of basic features of motion generated by the U600 controller.

1.6. Faults

Explanation of axis and task faults and their impact.

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

2.1. Introduction

Overview of the installation process and preliminary servo loop tuning.

2.2. Software Installation

Steps for installing the UTIL600-NT software package.

2.3. Axis Configuration

Procedures for configuring axes using MMI, AerDebug, or library interface.

2.6. Axis Faults

Explanation of conditions that cause axis faults and their monitoring.

2.11. Axis Tuning

Procedures for adjusting servo loop gains based on load and performance.

2.13. Homing

Types of homing and adjustable parameters affecting performance.

CHAPTER 3: PROGRAMMING

3.1. Introduction

Overview of two programming interfaces and their trade-offs.

3.2. The Library Programming Interface

Using C/C++ or Visual Basic for host-controlled motion programs.

3.3. CNC G-code Programming

Using RS-274 compatible programs executed on the UNIDEX 600 axis processor.

CHAPTER 4: AERDEBUG

4.1. Introduction

Command line utility for examining/controlling UNIDEX 600 axis processor.

4.4. Axis and Faultmask Configurations

Configuring axes for D/A channel, feedback, and parameters.

4.5. Programming Errors

Errors resulting from setting parameters outside allowable limits or invalid arguments.

4.6. Programming Commands

Alphabetical listing of AerDebug commands with parameters and descriptions.

CHAPTER 5: AERTUNE

CHAPTER 12: SETUP WIZ

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX C: PARAMETERS

Aerotech UNIDEX 600 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAerotech
ModelUNIDEX 600 Series
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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