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8.2.7 Transmitting a project configuration
Transfer the entire project configuration to the motion controller.
1. In the device tree, navigate to Device (STOEBER MC6 (AS6)) and double click to open it.
ð Device tab > Communication Settings opens.
If you want to disable searching for a DHCP server on the network when starting the motion controller, enter a
fixed IP address (see the MC6 motion controller manual). This makes it faster to connect to the motion controller
after a restart.
2. Select the menu Online > Login.
3. Confirm the warning notification.
4. To start the controller, select the menu Debug > Start.
ð The EtherCAT network is ready for operation.
8.2.8 Checking the functionality of the axes
Check the functionality of the axes before operation in production.
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Ensure that a suitable safety application that ensures safe shut-off of the axis (emergency off, safety switch, etc.) exists
before the start of testing.
1. In the device tree, navigate to the first SoftMotion axis SM_Drive_EtherCAT_STOEBER_SD6_HiRes of the first of the
added SD6 drive controllers and double click to open it.
ð SM_Drive_ETC_STOEBER_SD6_HiRes tab > General opens in the editor window.
2. Switch to the Commissioning vertical tab > Control area.
Click Enable.
ð The axis is monitored using the activated control panel.
3. Jog:
Check the reliability of the default values and move the axis step by step. Test the direction of motion, velocity, etc.
using the Jog+, Jog−, Jog step+ and Jog step− buttons.
4. To deactivate the enable signal, click Enable again.
5. Repeat steps 1 – 4 for each additional axis in your system.
8.2.9 Special case: Adding to the PDO transmission
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Are you working with a controller-based operating mode (SoftMotion) and need expanded PDO transmission?
Proceed as described in the following steps. Note that you can transmit a maximum of 6 CiA objects or drive controller
parameters per channel.
1. In the device tree, navigate to the drive controller whose PDO transmission you would like to expand and double click
to open it.
2. Switch to the General vertical tab > Additional area.
3. Enable Expert Settings:
Activate this option.
4. Switch to the Expert Process Data Mode vertical tab.
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