Panasonic GM1 Series

5.2 Work Flowchart
The following table explains the workflow from installation of the GM1 Controller through to its
operation.
Step Description Reference
1 Install GM Programmer and PANATERM Lite for GM. "P.6-3"
2 Make preparations for the servo amplifiers. "P.8-1"
2-1 Connect the servo amplifiers and the PC. "P.8-2"
2-2 Install the USB driver on the PC. "P.8-2"
2-3 Configure initial settings for the servo amplifiers. "P.8-2"
2-4 Disconnect the servo amplifiers from the PC. "P.8-4"
3 Connect the GM1 Controller and each servo amplifier with cables. "P.9-1"
4 Connect the GM1 Controller and GM Programmer. "P.10-1"
4-1 Connect the GM1 Controller and the PC with a cable. "P.10-2"
4-2 Create a new project. "P.10-3"
4-3 Configure communication settings. "P.10-6"
4-4 Add and set up device objects for servo amplifiers. "P.10-10"
4-5 Configure basic settings for EtherCAT axes. "P.10-15"
4-6 Connect the GM1 Controller to the PC and each servo amplifier
and perform an operation check.
"P.10-22"
4-7 Log in to the GM1 Controller. "P.10-25"
4-8 Log out from the GM1 Controller. "P.10-26"
5 Connect the GM1 Controller and PANATERM Lite for GM. "P.11-1"
5-1 Set up the servo amplifier connected to the GM1 Controller. "P.11-2"
5-2 Write parameters to the servo amplifier. "P.11-8"
5-3 Write objects to the servo amplifier. "P.11-9"
6 Prepare for operation. "P.12-1"
6-1 Check if a safety circuit is designed properly. "P.12-3"
6-2 Check wiring for each device. "P.12-2"
6-3 Perform an operation check. "P.12-7"
7 Using GM Programmer, configure settings for GM1 parameters, motion
control, unit control, and communication function.
GM1 Controller
EtherCA
T User's
Manual (Operation
Edition)
7-1 Configure settings for the GM1 Controller.
7-2 Configure settings for motion control.
7-3 Configure settings for unit control.
7-4 Configure settings for the communication function.
8 Create programs with GM Programmer.
8-1 Create objects (POU objects) for a program.
8-2 Select a programming language (LD, ST, SFC, FBD, IL, or CFC)
and enter a program.
5.2 Work Flowchart
5-4 WUME-GM1ETCSU-01