Installing the DMC, Amplifiers, and Motors
Installation of a complete, operational motion control system consists of the following steps:
Step 1. Connecting Encoder Feedback, pg 13 Optional for steppers
Step 2a. Wiring Motors to Galil's Internal Amplifiers, pg 14 Internal Amplifiers only
Step 2b. Connecting External Amplifiers and Motors, pg 15 External Amplifiers only
Step 3. Power the Controller, pg 16
Step 4. Install the Communications Software, pg 17
Step 5. Establish Communications with Galil Software, pg 17
Step 6. Motor Setup with GDK Step-By-Step, pg 17 Internal Amplifiers only
Step 7. Setting Safety Features, pg 18
Step 8. Tune the Servo System, pg 19 Servo motors only
WARNING
All wiring procedures and suggestions mentioned in the following sections should be done with the
controller in a powered-off state. Failing to do so can cause harm to the user or to the controller.
NOTE
The following instructions are given for Galil products only. If wiring an non-Galil device, follow the
instructions provided with that product. Galil shall not be liable or responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages that occur to a 3
rd
party device.
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