7. Absolute Reset
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Chapter 7 Absolute Reset
7.1 Absolute Reset
For a battery-less absolute type actuator, RCP6S actuator does not require the home-return
operation every time as it is the battery-less absolute type and the encoder position information
is retained even when the power is off.
Absolute reset conduct in the cases of (1) and (2) stated below.
(1) At motor replacement
(2) When absolute error generated
The absolute reset is performed by using a teaching tool such as PC software etc.
Shown below is the reset procedures (outline).
1) Connect the teaching tool and turn ON the power of the controller.
2) The absolute encoder error appears on the teaching tool. Perform alarm reset.
3) Perform home-return operation. Once the home return is complete, the point of origin is
memorized at the same time the origin point is established.
In below explains the procedure using each teaching tool:
[1] For PC software
Select position data on the main screen and click the Alarm button.
Turn the servo ON with Servo button, and press Home button.
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