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The ClearPath-EC Software Reference Manual is available on the Teknic

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https://teknic.com/files/downloads/ClearPath-EC_Software_Reference.pdf

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Table of Contents3
Safety Warnings6
Personal Safety Warnings6
Machine, Shock, and Fire Safety Compliance Warnings6
General Disclaimer7
Introduction8
What Is a Clearpath-EC Motor8
Parts of a Clearpath-EC Motor10
Top Tips for Clear Path -Ec Users11
Quick Start Guide12
Read Me: User Warning12
Clearpath Quick Setup13
Required Items13
Recommended Items13
Secure Your Motor13
Power up Your Clearpath-EC Motor14
Power-Up Procedure16
Setting up Clearview 3.0 Software17
Clearview 3.0 Minimum System Requirements17
Download and Install Clearview 3.017
Connecting a Clearpath-EC Motor to Your PC18
Open Clearview 3.0 (Motor Setup Program)19
Test Spin Your Motors Using Motion Generator20
If You See Exceptions, Warnings, or Motor Shutdowns21
Auto-Tuning21
Before You Seek Technical Help22
Connecting to an Ether Cat Network24
Clearpath-EC Connections Overview24
Ethercat Master24
M12 Adapter (Teknic P/N: M12-ENET-CON)25
Inputs and Outputs27
Overview: Clearpath-EC I/O Circuits27
Clearpath-EC Inputs29
Automatic Input Features29
Input Current Draw29
Input Wiring Examples30
Clearpath-EC Outputs32
Output Wiring Examples33
Wiring an Axis Brake (Output B Only)36
Powering Clear Path -Ec37
Introduction37
DC Bus Motor Power Supply (24-75VDC)37
Logic Power Backup Supply (12-75VDC)37
Before Powering a Clearpath37
Power Distribution Boards38
Power4-Hub-S38
POWER4-HUB-S System Diagram39
POWER4-HUB-S Expanded System Diagram39
POWER4-HUB-S: Things to Know40
Power4-Strip-S41
POWER4-STRIP-S: Things to Know41
Other Power Supply Topics43
The "Ideal" DC Bus Power Supply43
Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-543
Underpowered DC Bus Motor Power Supplies44
Switching Power Supplies44
Power Supply Compliance Notes44
Power Supply Switching and Fusing45
Faq: "What Size DC Bus Motor Power Supply Shouldi45
Use45
Software (Clear View 3.0)46
Minimum System Requirements46
Installing Clearview 3.0 Software46
Clearview 3.0 Software Tour46
Manual Motor Controls47
Dashboard48
Soft Scope49
Clearview 3.0 Menus54
File Menu54
Edit Menu55
Setup Menu56
Action Menu58
Additional Features Menu60
Ethercat Parameters Menu63
Access Menu64
Using the Diagnostic Port65
Terms Used in this Section65
Connecting to the Motor Diagnostic Port65
Clear Path -Ec Software Reference67
Appendix A: Troubleshooting68
LED Blink Codes68
Appendix B: Mechanical Reference69
Dimensioned Drawings (Links)69
Motors69
Power Distribution Boards69
Accessories69
Motor Mounting Considerations70
Connecting Clearpath to a Mechanical System70
Motor Connection: General Tips and Guidelines71
Notes on Coupling Selection73
Installing Pulleys and Pinions74
About End-Of-Travel Stops75
Hard Blocks75
Elastomeric (Rubber) Stops75
Pneumatic (Dashpots)75
End Stops and Hard Stop Homing75
Fan Mounting76
Appendix C: Connector and Cable Reference77
Mating Connectors77
Power4-Hub-S, Power4-Strip-S, IPC-577
M12 Adapter (P/N: M12-ENET-CON)78
Cable Drawings (Links to Teknic.com)79
Appendix D: Specifications80
Clearpath-EC Motor: Common Specifications80
Power4-Hub-S83
Power4-Strip-S84
Appendix E: Grounding and Shielding85
Protective Earth (PE) Connection85
Grounding and Shielding85
Power Returns86
Appendix G: M12 Adapter Schematic88
Appendix H: Miscellaneous Topics89
How to Make a Logic Power Supply Cable for Your Power4-Hub-S89

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