PI MS249E - Mounting the C-863.12

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5 Installation

42 Version: 1.2.1 MS249E C-863.12 Mercury Controller

5.2 Mounting the C-863.12

The C-863.12 can be used as benchtop device or mounted in any orientation on a surface.

The C-863.12 is stackable and can be installed in a control cabinet.

Figure 10: C-863.12, dimensions in mm

Tools and accessories

▪ Suitable screws

▪ Suitable screwdriver

Main Page

Table of Contents3
About this Document7
Objective and Target Audience of this User Manual7
Symbols and Typographic Conventions7
Definition of Terms8
Figures9
Other Applicable Documents9
Downloading Manuals10
Safety11
Intended Use11
General Safety Instructions11
Organizational Measures12
Product Description13
Product View13
Front Panel13
Rear Panel14
Type Plate15
Scope of Delivery15
Accessories16
Functional Principles17
Block Diagram17
Motor Control17
Commandable Elements18
Important Components of the Firmware20
Operating Modes21
Physical Units21
Motion Triggering23
Generating a Dynamics Profile24
Servo Algorithm and Other Control Value Corrections27
On-Target State29
Reference Switch Detection30
Limit Switch Detection30
Travel Range and Soft Limits31
Referencing34
Communication Interfaces39
Controlling PI Systems39
C-863.12 Communication Interfaces40
Overview of PC Software40
Positioner Databases42
Unpacking43
Installation45
Installing the PC Software45
Doing Initial Installation45
Installing Updates46
Installing Custom Positioner Databases47
Mounting the C-863.1248
Grounding the C-863.1249
Connecting the Positioner49
Connecting the PC50
Connecting to the RS-232 Interface50
Connecting to the USB Interface51
Building a Daisy Chain Network52
Connecting the Power Supply to the C-863.1253
Connecting an Analog Joystick54
Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs55
Connecting the Digital Outputs55
Connecting the Digital Inputs55
Connecting Analog Signal Sources56
Startup57
General Notes on Startup57
Adapting the DIP Switch Settings57
General Procedure57
Controller Address58
Baud Rate59
Switching the C-863.12 on60
Establishing Communication61
Establishing Communication Via RS-23261
Establishing Communication Via USB62
Establishing Communication for Networked Controllers64
Starting Motion68
Optimizing the Servo Control Parameters72
Operation79
Motion Errors79
Behavior with Motion Errors79
Re-Establishing Readiness for Operation80
Data Recorder80
Configuring the Data Recorder80
Starting the Recording82
Reading Recorded Data82
Digital Output Signals82
Commands for Digital Outputs82
Configuring the "Position Distance" Trigger Mode84
Configuring the "On Target" Trigger Mode86
Configuring the "Motion Error" Trigger Mode86
Configuring the "In Motion" Trigger Mode86
Configuring the "Position + Offset" Trigger Mode87
Configuring the "Single Position" Trigger Mode88
Setting Signal Polarity89
Digital Input Signals90
Commands and Parameters for Digital Inputs90
Using Digital Input Signals in Macros92
Using Digital Input Signals as Switch Signals92
Analog Input Signals94
Commands for Analog Inputs94
Using Analog Input Signals in Macros95
Joystick Control95
How Joystick Control Works95
Commands and Parameters for Joystick Control96
Controlling Axis Motion97
Calibrating the Joystick98
Joysticks Available101
Controller Macros103
Overview: Macro Functionality and Example Macros103
Commands and Parameters for Macros104
Working with Macros105
Making Backups and Loading Controller Macros113
Macro Example: Synchronization of Two Controllers114
Macro Example: Stopping Motion by Pushbutton115
Macro Example: Joystick Control with Storage of Positions116
Macro Example: Joystick Control with Change in Velocity119
GCS Commands121
Notation121
GCS Syntax for Syntax Version 2.0121
Target and Sender Address123
Variables124
Command Overview126
Command Descriptions for GCS 2.0132
Error Codes213

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