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tn059.pdf |
Instructions for installing MotionDesk in Windows 10 |
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tn056.pdf |
New ORION System Card Boot-up Problems - Tech Note #56. New Orion System Cards may have booting issues in old Orion System Modules. This TN explains when this might occur, and offers remedy options. |
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tn055.pdf |
Revision /F Processor Release and Compatibility - Tech Note #55 Rev. 1 - This TN explains the hardware and software compatibility issues and considerations associated with the /F ORION Processor. |
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tn051.pdf |
BIOS settings in Orion Controllers - Tech Note #51 - This TN provides documentation on BIOS Settings for Orion PC Motherboards. An Orion which fails to boot-up, may have an inadequate motherboard battery, causing BIOS settings to revert to defaults. |
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tn050.pdf |
Replacing S/E-Series Drives with UltraDrive G Series Drives - Tech Note #50 - This TN explains the necessary steps converting ORION or Generation III applications using A/B/C/E-Series motors with S/E-Series drives to UltraDrive G-Series. |
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tn049.pdf |
Data Highway Tips and Troubleshooting - Tech Note #49 - This TN provides solutions to common problems when implementing Data Highway / Data Highway Plus networks. It is intended as a supplement to the MBX-DH help, and not as a replacement. |
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tn048.pdf |
Modbus Tips and Troubleshooting - Tech Note #48 - This TN provides solutions to common problems encountered implementing Modbus networks. It is intended as a supplement to the MBX-MDB help, and not as a replacement. |
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tn047.pdf |
DF1 Tips and Troubleshooting - Tech Note #47 - This TN provides solutions to common problems encountered implementing DF1 communications. It is intended as a supplement to the MBX-DF1 help, and not as a replacement. |
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tn046.pdf |
Gen III Math Coprocessor Compatibility Issues - Tech Note #46 - Explains the software and hardware issues involved when converting from a Gen III Model 20/40 controller with the math coprocessor option to one without the math coprocessor option. |
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tn045a.pdf |
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Connection - Tech Note #45 - This TN demonstrates how to establish an Allen-Bradley Ethernet connection between Microsoft Excel and an ORION motion controller via a third party ActiveX/OCX for Windows95 & NT. |
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tn044a.pdf |
Integrating NAT. INS. PC-Step Board with ORION - Tech Note #44 - This TN describes how to use a National Instruments PC-Step Series Motion Controller Board in an ORION to control up to 4 axes of stepper motors. Example in next item. |
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tn044a - pcstepor.zip |
Tech Note #44 Example Program - A MotionBASIC program called PCSTEPOR.BAS is used to perform the board level communications necessary to operate the pcStep board. A zipped copy is available for download here. |
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tn043.pdf |
ORION Dial-up Networking using a MODEM - Tech Note #43 - This TN describes how to establish remote TCP/IP communications with an ORION motion controller via a standard PC modem and telephone line to an ORION located anywhere in the world. |
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tn042.pdf |
Using MotionDesk with Ethernet Communications - Tech Note #42 - This TN describes how to implement and debug an Ethernet interface to communicate with an Orion via MotionDesk. |
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tn041.pdf |
Closed Loop Torque Control - Tech Note #41 - This TN details implementation of a closed-loop torque control system, which may be applied to other similar systems (linear motor force control, pressure control for sealing, etc.). |
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tn040.pdf |
Maximum Cam Segments in DSP Motion Memory - Tech Note #40 - When an application requires a "PROFILE", or "CAM" motion to be used, a common question arises as to how many "segments" can be stored in the "Motion Memory" of a DSP. |
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tn039.pdf |
Creating Custom Motor Configurations in MotionDesk 2.0 - Tech Note #39 - This TN describes adding non-standard motors and drives to the pull down list in MotionDESK 2.0's Project Navigator to configure an axis with the correct motor parameters. |
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tn038.pdf |
Dynamic Braking Using External Resistors - Tech Note #38 - Describes implementing dynamic braking to quickly dissipate the rotational energy stored in a servomotor/machine system when the power is removed from the servodrive. |
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tn037.pdf |
Displaying Text From Your Program on a QuickPanel - Tech Note #37 - The QuickDesigner Text Display object can be used to display both programmatic and operator entered alphanumeric character strings on a QuickPanel. |
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tn036.pdf |
Generation III and ORION Controller Compatibility - Tech Note #36 - Explains the software and hardware compatibility issues involved when converting an application from a Generation III Model 20/40 controller to an ORION Model 30/50/70 controller. |
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tn035.pdf |
S/SE-Series servodrives and A/B/C/E-Series motors compatibility with D/DE-Series servodrives and DA/DB/DE-Series motors - Tech Note #35 - Explains the software and hardware compatibility issues involved when converting applications. |
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tn0342.zip |
Tech Note #34 Example Program 2 - This MotionBASIC example file xlscam.bas processes the data developed in a spreadsheet for a cam. A zipped copy is available for download here. |
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tn0341 - cam.zip |
Tech Note #34 Example Program 1 - This spreadsheet example file cam.xls develops the data for a cam. A zipped copy is available for download here. |
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tn034.pdf |
Creating CAMs and PROFILEs From Spreadsheet Programs - Tech Note #34 - Shows how to export spreadsheet data tables to prepare a cam or profile for use with the MotionBASIC CONTOUR Language Extension Module (LEM). Examples in next 2 items. |
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tn033.pdf |
Using Axis Status Variables - Tech Note #33 - This document describes some of the subtleties involved in using axis status variables such as DSP.DONE@, IN.POS@, IN.ACL@, etc. |
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tn032.pdf |
Coordinate Transformations for a Two Axis SCARA Robot - Tech Note #32 - Discusses the equations for a two axis SCARA robot, in which the end effecter moves in straight lines in the X, Z plane and is the resultant of the angles and the lengths of the arms. |
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tn031.pdf |
Contouring and Coordinate Transformation - Tech Note #31 - This document is a TN which describes how to implement coordinate transformation for simple robotic applications. This version corrects errors found in the earlier version. |
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tn030.pdf |
ACC-JMOD8-3 MotionDATA Splitter - Tech Note #30 - Tech Note describing a hardware splitter that provides a way to split a MotionDATA Electronic Lineshaft into as many as 5 parallel lineshafts. |
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tn029.pdf |
CE Mark Compliance For ORMEC D and DE-Series Servo Drives Robot - Tech Note #29 - This TN describes Yaskawa's position on CE Mark EMC compliance for D and DE series drives, and adds informaton on how to meet CE Mark EMC requirements. |
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tn028.pdf |
Circular Interpolation Using ORION - Tech Note #28 - This document describes how to implement simple circular interpolation using ORION. This version differs from earlier versions in that the Amipro style sheet is saved with the document. |
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tn027.pdf |
Coupling High Performance Servos to Mechanical Loads - Tech Note #27 - Discusses how servo system stiffness and inertial matching requirements affect choice of speed reducers, couplings, and shaft configurations. |
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tn026.pdf |
Registered Rotary Knife - Tech Note #26 - This Tech Note shows how to implement trending and instantaneous registration algorithms for a rotary knife. |
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tn024b.pdf |
Stepper Motor Control with a nuLogic pcStep Board - Tech Note #24 - This TN describes how to use a nuLogic pcStep board in a GEN-III to control up to 3 axes of stepper motors. See next item and see TN #44 - pcStep for the ORION controller. |
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tn024b - pcstepmb.zip |
Tech Note #24 Example Program - A MotionBASIC program called PCSTEPMB.BAS is used to perform the board level communications necessary to operate the pcStep board. A zipped copy is available for download here. |
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tn023.pdf |
Keeping Other Axes Running During An Axis Fault - Tech Note #23 - Whenever an axis fault occurs, MotionBASIC opens the NO FAULT relay triggering an E-STOP. This TN shows how to keep your machine running after an axis fault. |
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tn021.pdf |
Displaying Error Codes Using Flashing Lights - Tech Note #21 - This TN shows you how to write your program so that it indicates any MotionBASIC error code using the LED indicators on the front of the controller. |
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tn020.pdf |
Simple MotionBASIC Error Handler - Tech Note #20 - A well designed error handler makes what is wrong with the system clear to the operator. This shows a simple error handler that can be used as a model for your applications. |
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tn019.pdf |
Encoder Resolutions Greater Than 32767 Counts per Rev. - Tech Note #19 - MotionBASIC allows encoders with a resolutions of 1 to 32767 cpr. This TN shows axis parameters and user units settings to use higher resolutions. |
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tn018.pdf |
Split Velocity/Position Feedback - Tech Note #18 - In web feed applications, deriving velocity feedback from the motor and position feedback directly from the driven load can help overcome web slippage. |
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tn016.pdf |
Continuous Rotary Motion w/ Absolute Encoder Support - Tech Note #16 - This Tech Note outlines the use of an absolute encoder in determining the position of a rotary axis after powerup. |
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tn015b.pdf |
Reading Memory Disk Directory Information - Tech Note #15 - Shows how a MotionBASIC program can read file name, size, time and date from a Memory Disk. Recent MB versions updated for year 2000 compliance. |
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tn014.pdf |
Using Random Access Files - Tech Note #14 - This Tech Note shows how to use random access files to store and retrieve sets of process parameters. |
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tn013.pdf |
Traverse Winder Application - Tech Note #13 - A continuous motion Traverse Winder application is used to demonstrate the use of the REPEAT GEAR command. |
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tn012.pdf |
Diagnostics Using PLC Communications - Tech Note #12 - This Tech Note shows a way to set up the error handling and diagnostics in Modbus and Data Highway applications |
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tn011.pdf |
Using High Speed Sensor Inputs - Tech Note #11 This Tech Note shows how to connect the more common types of solid state sensor and how to configure the inputs for best results. |
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tn010.pdf |
Analog Voltage Proportional to Pacer Velocity - Tech Note #10 This Tech Note demonstrates a method for producing an analog voltage that is proportional to the velocity of a pacer encoder. |
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tn009.pdf |
Changing Motions in REPEAT Queues - Tech Note #9 This Tech Note shows you how you can replace entries in a motion queue without interrupting the current motion sequence. |
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tn008.pdf |
Un-Registered Rotary Knife - Tech Note #8 This Tech Note shows the calculations and REPEAT GEAR syntaxes needed to implement an un-registered rotary knife. |
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tn007.pdf |
Geared Index Extend - Tech Note #7 Feed applications often need to feed material at a rapid speed, slow down to a creep speed, then stop when a sensor is actuated. This type of motion profile is called "Index Extend". |
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tn006.pdf |
Using DSP.CTR@ To Monitor REPEAT Queues - Tech Note #6 This Tech Note shows you how you can keep track of which motion command in a REPEAT queue is currently executing. |
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tn005.pdf |
Setting up a Timer Interrupt - Tech Note #5 Many applications have tasks or subroutines that need to be executed at regular intervals. |
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tn004.pdf |
Filtering ORMEC Variables - Tech Note #4 Some applications need to display the real time value of a constantly changing ORMEC variable such as DRV.CMD@ (commanded torque) or VEL.ACT@ (actual speed). |
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tn003.pdf |
Gearing At a Specific Phase Angle - Tech Note #3 Some geared applications require the shaft angle of the follower to be aligned with the pacer at a particular phase angle. |
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tn002.pdf |
Registered Reciprocating Flying Shear - Tech Note #2 This Tech Note shows the calculations and REPEAT GEAR syntaxes needed to implement a registered reciprocating flying shear. |
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tn001.pdf |
Pacer Encoder Redundancy - Tech Note #1 An axis is geared to a pacer encoder. In the event of a mechanical failure of the encoder (broken coupling, jam, etc.) the geared axis must switch over to a backup encoder and continue running. |