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APEX615n Installation Guide
What's Next?
By now, you should have completed the following tasks, as instructed earlier in this chapter:
1. Review the general specifications — see page 4.
2. Perform configuration/adjustments, as necessary — see pages 6-10.
3. Mount the APEX615n — see page 11.
4. Connect all electrical system components — see pages 16-46.
5. Test the installation — see pages 46-48.
6. Mount the motor and couple the load — see pages 49-57.
Program Your Motion Control Functions
You should now be ready to program your APEX615n for your application. Knowing your
system's motion control requirements, refer now to the 6000 Series Programmer's Guide for
descriptions of the APEX615n's software features and instructions on how to implement them
in your application. Be sure to keep the 6000 Series Software Reference at hand as a reference
for the 6000 Series command descriptions.
For assistance with your programming effort, we recommend that you use the programming
tools provided in Motion Architect for Windows (found in your ship kit). Additional powerful
programming and product interface tools are available (see below).
Motion Architect Motion Architect
®
is a Microsoft
®
Windows™ based 6000 product programming tool
(included in your ship kit). Motion Architect provides these features:
• System configurator and code generator: Automatically generate controller code
for basic system set-up parameters (I/O definitions, feedback device operations, etc.).
• Program editor: Create blocks or lines of 6000 controller code, or copy portions of
code from previous files. You can save program editor files for later use in BASIC, C,
etc., or in the terminal emulator or test panel.
• Terminal emulator: Communicating directly with the APEX615n, you can type in
and execute controller code, transfer code files to and from the APEX615n.
• Test panel and program tester: You can create your own test panel to run your
programs and check the activity of I/O, motion, system status, etc. This can be
invaluable during start-ups and when fine tuning machine performance.
• On-line context-sensitive help and technical references: These on-line
resources provide help information about Motion Architect, as well as interactive access
to the contents of the 6000 Series Software Reference and the 6000 Series Programmer's
Guide.
Other Software
Tools Available
Motion Builder™. A Windows-based iconic programming interface that removes the
requirement to learn the 6000 programming language.
CompuCAM™. A CAD-to-Motion (CAM) program that allows you to easily translate DXF,
HP-GL, and G-Code files into 6000 Series Language motion programs. Windows environment.
DDE6000™. Facilitates data exchange between the APEX615n and Windows™ applications
that support the dynamic data exchange (DDE) protocol. NetDDE™ compatible.
Motion Toolbox™. A library of LabVIEW
®
virtual instruments (VIs) for programming and
monitoring the APEX615n. Available for Windows and Mac environments.
How To Order
To order these software packages, contact your local
Automation Technology Center (ATC) or distributor.
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