Moons' SS-EC Series - 2 Getting Started; Installing the Software

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Rev. 1.0
2016/7/30
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SS03/05/10-EC Hardware Manual
2 Getting Started
The following items are needed:
• A 24-70 volt DC power supply, see Section 2.7 “Choosing a Power Supply” for help in choosing
the right one.
• An optional 12-48 volt DC power supply for Keep Alive function
• A compatible SS motor, see Section 5.3 “Recommended Motors and Specications”
• A small at blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors (included)
• A PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8/10 (32-bit or 64-bit) operating
system
• A mini USB cable for conguration (not included)
• Step-ServoQuickTuner software (available from MOONS’ website)
• A CAT5 cable for EtherCAT daisy chain connection (included)
• An STO connector for CN4 connection (included)
• Optional motor extension cable
• Optional encoder extension cable
• Optional I/O cable
2.1 Installing the Software
Step-ServoQuickTuner is the PC based software application used to congure and perform servo
tuning, drive testing, and evaluation on MOONS’ step-servo products. System servo control gains,
drive functionality, and I/O conguration are set with Step-ServoQuickTuner. It also contains an
oscilloscope function to help to set the servo control gains.
• Download the Step-Servo Quick Tuner from the MOONS’ website and install it.
• Launch the software by clicking Start -- Programs -- MOONS’
• Connect the drive to the PC with the mini USB cable. Select right COM port in the software. See
Section 2.4 “Choosing the Right COM Port”.
• Connect the drive to the power supply.
• Connect the motor to the drive.