2.6.3.4 Connect
Connect the interface cable to a serial interface on your PC and to the serial interface X6
of the servo amplifier. USB to serial converter can be used optionally.
Switch on the 24 V power supply for the servo amplifier.
Wait about 30 seconds, until the front display of the servo amplifier displays the current
class (e.g. . for 3 A). If the power supply voltage is switched on, too, a leading
P is displayed (e.g. for Power, 3 A).
If a fault code ( ) or a warning ( ) or a status message (./_ / E/S)
appears in the display, you will find the description on page (➜ # 148). If a fault message
appears, fix the problem..
Double-Click the DRIVEGUI.EXE icon on
your Windows desktop to start the software.
You can work offline or online with DRIVEGUI.EXE. Work ONLINE now.
If the communication is started for the first
time, you have to setup the communication
parameters.
Choose the communication system and the
interface, where the servo amplifier is con-
nected to.
Click OK.
The software tries to communicate with these parameters. If it's not successful, you receive
this error message:
Frequent causes:
wrong interface chosen
wrong connector chosen at the servo
amplifier
interface is used by another software
24 V auxiliary voltage for the servo amp-
lifier not working
interface cable broken or wrong wiring
Quit the error message. The software starts in the offline mode now, that requires the manual
selection of the amplifier's type. Quit this selection by closing the window. Fix the com-
munication problem. Restart the software in Online mode.
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