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Setup of EtherCAT master to run an AKD2G in DS402: Profile Velocity ModeHelp setup the AKD2G in DS402 Profile Velocity mode.  This document assumes the EtherCAT Master has “free mapping” function available. The ability to select what data is to be shard every update cycle. This information may not make sense to you but (hopefully) it will make sense to the person… English
Setup of EtherCAT master to run an AKD2G in “DS402: Cyclic Synchronous Position Mode”AKD2G Firmware AKD2G_01-90-13-000 Objective: English
KAS Standard SFC Template - State Machine Introduction Taking a look at PLC projects, we see that every machine deals with the same functionalities. Generally, machines powered by servo drives, need to follow a sequence of steps during its development: English
Blank KAS Starter Templates (PLCopen and Pipenetwork)The attached KAS projects are blank templates for users that want to start completely from scratch. They do not have sample code, control panels, and KVB projects that other template programs built into the KAS IDE software have. English
Initialize EtherCAT Communication and Motion EngineKAS UDFB's for EtherCAT and motion engine initialization English
Procedures For Uploading and Downloading Drive Parameters With The S300 DriveOften users need to upload the parameters out of a failed drive and recommission a spare drive with the archived parameters. The attached documents detail these procedures. English
Real-Time AKD Current Limits Change Using KASIn many cases the AKD default peak currents have to be changed. There are several ways to do this, but not all are executed quickly and real-time. If AKD is working in standalone mode the easiest way is to declare the function 21 - Current limitation combined to one or more digital… English
Subprogram (UDFB) Creation in KAS IDEThe following video goes through the steps needed to create a subprogram (sometimes called User Defined Function Block or UDFB), call the UDFB in another PLC program, and monitor code inside the UDFB while a project is running. English
Modbus TCP Communication Between AKD Drives and EXOR HMI PanelsControlling AKD drives with HMI through Modbus TCP is easy but different panels need different adjustments.This article will help you in commissioning systems where you are using an EXOR Jmobile HMI panel and AKD drives. English