Moog SmartMotor User Manual

Part 1: Programming
Moog Animatics SmartMotor™ Developer's Guide,Rev. L
Page 168 of 909
Mode Switch Example
Each SmartMotor™ can move freely between modes of operations including:
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Velocity Mode
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Torque Mode
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Relative Position Mode
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Absolute Position Mode
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Electronic Gearing
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Electronic Camming
This example shows how to use the SMI software to switch from Velocity mode to Torque
mode while the SmartMotor is running.
This procedure assumes that:
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The SmartMotor is connected to the computer. For details, see Connecting the System
in the SmartMotor Installation & Startup Guide for your motor.
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The SmartMotor is connected to a power source. (Certain models of SmartMotors
require separate control and drive power.) For details, see Understanding the Power
Requirements in the SmartMotor Installation & Startup Guide for your motor.
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The SMI software has been installed and is running on the computer. For details, see
Installing the SMISoftware in the SmartMotor Installation & Startup Guide for your
motor.
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You've completed the first-time motion example. For details, see Moving the
SmartMotor in the SmartMotor Installation & Startup Guide for your motor.
To create the example:
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Open the Motor View window. For details, see Motor View on page 68.
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In the SMI software Terminal window, enter the following commands:
VT=100000
ADT=1000
MV
G
RTRQ
Part 1: Programming: Mode Switch Example

Moog SmartMotor Specifications

General

Brand	Moog
Model	SmartMotor
Category	Servo Drives
Language	English