3.8 Positioner Databases ................................................................................................ 36
4 Unpacking 37
5 Installation 39
5.1 Installing the PC Software ........................................................................................ 39
5.1.1 Doing Initial Installation ............................................................................... 39
5.1.2 Installing Updates ........................................................................................ 40
5.1.3 Installing Custom Positioner Databases ...................................................... 41
5.2 Mounting the C-863.12 ............................................................................................ 42
5.3 Grounding the C-863.12 ........................................................................................... 43
5.4 Connecting the Positioner ........................................................................................ 43
5.5 Connecting the PC .................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1 Connecting to the RS-232 Interface ............................................................ 44
5.5.2 Connecting to the USB Interface ................................................................. 45
5.5.3 Building a Daisy Chain Network ................................................................... 46
5.6 Connecting the Power Supply to the C-863.12 ........................................................ 47
5.7 Connecting an Analog Joystick ................................................................................. 48
5.8 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs .................................................................... 49
5.8.1 Connecting the Digital Outputs ................................................................... 49
5.8.2 Connecting the Digital Inputs ...................................................................... 49
5.9 Connecting Analog Signal Sources............................................................................ 50
6 Startup 51
6.1 General Notes on Startup ......................................................................................... 51
6.2 Adapting the DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................. 51
6.2.1 General Procedure ....................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 Controller Address ....................................................................................... 52
6.2.3 Baud Rate..................................................................................................... 53
6.3 Switching the C-863.12 On ....................................................................................... 54
6.4 Establishing Communication .................................................................................... 55
6.4.1 Establishing Communication via RS-232 ...................................................... 55
6.4.2 Establishing Communication via USB .......................................................... 56
6.4.3 Establishing Communication for Networked Controllers ............................ 58
6.5 Starting Motion ........................................................................................................ 62
6.6 Optimizing the Servo Control Parameters ............................................................... 66
7 Operation 73
7.1 Motion Errors ........................................................................................................... 73
7.1.1 Behavior with Motion Errors ....................................................................... 73
7.1.2 Re-establishing Readiness for Operation .................................................... 74
7.2 Data Recorder ........................................................................................................... 74