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No PLC to control sure servo?
Created Date: May 27,2011
Created By: amdan
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I am researching a simple single axis servo system. I am wondering if it is possible to trigger the preset positions with the digital inputs? Has anyone ever done multiple positions without a controller with this servo drive?
Created Date: June 04,2011
Created by: jonesjeremya
You do not need a PLC. All commands can come from discrete digital inputs on the interface board. Set up #of full revs and partial revs for each position register.
There are some videos on automationdirect.com and other instructional matter that will help you.
Created Date: June 05,2011
Created by: amdan
Thanks for the info. If it is possible to do I am sure I can figure out how to make it work. I haven't had time to watch any of the videos yet. The next questions that I need answered before I go ahead and purchase a system is can you assign different inputs to different positions and can you have one input trigger a sequence of moves?
Created Date: June 08,2011
Created by: jonesjeremya
You should take the time to look over the videos, they will quickly answer your basic questions.
http://learn.automationdirect.com/drives-motors.html
Created Date: June 08,2011
Created by: jonesjeremya
Please also take the time to look through the application notes . Between the videos, and the application notes you will be able to determine what is possible as well as what hardware will be required.
Created Date: May 27,2011
Created by: amdan
I am researching a simple single axis servo system. I am wondering if it is possible to trigger the preset positions with the digital inputs? Has anyone ever done multiple positions without a controller with this servo drive?