Panasonic GM1 Series

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6.3 Basic Operations

This section explains how to start and quit GM Programmer

6.3.1 How to start

1. Click the [Start] button and select Panasonic Corpration>GM Programmer.

The "User Account Control

" dialog box will be displayed. Click [Yes].

GM Programmer will be started.

6.3 Basic Operations

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Table of Contents5
Before Using this Product9
Safety Precautions10
Description of Icons Used in this Document11
Software License Agreement12
Basic System Configuration15
Outline of the GM1 System16
Unit Types17
Restrictions on the Number of Expansion Units18
Restrictions on the GM1 Controller and Servo Amplifiers19
Restrictions on the Combination of the GM1 Controller and Servo Amplifiers20
Restrictions on Servo Amplifier Parameters21
Basic Operations of the GM1 Controller23
Power on24
Operation Mode Switching25
Installation and System Setup27
System Configuration Diagram28
Work Flowchart30
Overview of the GM Programmer33
System Requirements34
Operating Environment of GM Programmer34
Installation and Uninstallation35
Installing GM Programmer35
Uninstalling GM Programmer39
Basic Operations40
How to Start40
How to Quit41
Component Names42
Other Functions43
Display Language Setting Function43
Online Help Function44
Version Display Function45
Overview of PANATERM Lite for GM47
System Requirements48
Operating Environment of PANATERM Lite for GM48
Basic Operations49
How to Start49
How to Exit52
Component Names53
Parameter Window54
Configuration of Parameters Window54
Setting Parameters56
Object Window59
Configuration of Object Window59
Setting Objects62
Monitor Window64
Configuration of Monitor Window64
Checking the Monitor Window66
Alarm Window68
Configuration of Alarm Window68
Checking Alarms70
Other Functions72
Language Setting Function72
Help Function72
Version Display Function72
Preparing for Servo Amplifiers75
Initial Setup for Servo Amplifiers76
Connecting the Servo Amplifier and PC76
Installing the USB Driver76
Disconnecting the Servo Amplifier from the PC78
Setting an Address for each Servo Amplifier82
Reading the Value of Rotary Switch82
Reading the Value of SII Area82
Connecting the GM1 Controller and each Servo Amplifier with Cables83
Connecting the GM1 Controller and PC86
Selecting a Connection Port for GM Programmer86
Connecting the GM1 Controller and PC with a Cable86
Creating a New Project87
Communication Setting90
Setting the LAN Port90
Adding USB Ports90
Basic Setting for GM1 Controller93
Adding and Setting up Servo Amplifiers94
Basic Settings for Ethercat Axes99
General Settings99
Scaling / Mapping Settings101
Connecting to the GM1 Controller104
Commissioning106
Online Config Mode106
Conducting Commissioning for Servo Amplifiers107
Login109
Logout110
Setting up the Servo Amplifier Connected to the GM1 Controller111
If Connected with Ethernet Cables112
Setting up the Servo Amplifier Connected to the GM1 Controller112
If Connected with USB Cables114
Writing Parameters to Servo Amplifier118
Writing Objects to Servo Amplifier119
Preparation for Operation121
Checking Wiring122
Checking Safety Circuit Design123
Safety Circuit Design123
Items to Check During Wiring124
Power on Operation124
Power off Operation125
Operation Check127
Checking the Network127
Checking Input Signals127
Checking the Rotation and Movement Directions and Movement Distance128
Appendix Warranty / Cautions for Proper Use131
Warranty132
Warranty Period132
Warranty Scope132
Cautions for Proper Use133

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