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Limiting AKD Velocity While In Torque ModeLimiting  AKD Velocity While In Torque Mode English
Frameless Torque Motor InstallationInstallation information for Torquer Motors English
Mounting, Design, and Installation of Frameless Motors (KBM, TBM)Frameless motor installation instructions English
AKD and Brush DC MotorsHere is a write up on using an AKD drive to power a brush DC motor. English
AKD Online Tuning GuideNote: This topic is taken from the AKD WorkBench User Manual and may not reflect the current version. English
KAS Program Example: Switch Cam Profile On-The-FlyThis is an example of switching a cam profile from a 5th order polynomial profile to a parabolic curve. The program contains the code needed to switch the cam profile on the fly from a polynomial motion curve to a parabolic (constant acceleration) curve. English
Using the AKD_Jog Add On Instruction with EtherNet/IPThe AKD_Jog AOI works differently depending on whether the operation mode is Velocity or Position. In Position Mode motion task 0 is used to load the velocity, accel, decel from the AKD_Jog AOI values in the ladder. English
How to Unlock S600, S300, or, S700 Drive When Downloading FirmwareIf an S600, S300, S400, or S700 series drive locks up while downloading firmware or the PLC Macro program.  Hold the two arrow buttons below the drives display and cycle the drive’s +24 volt logic voltage.  Continue holding the two buttons for a few minutes after the drive has powe English
Renishaw BISS C Absolute Encoders to AKD ConventionsThis article describes nuances between Renishaw's encoder signal naming convention and the AKD Installation Manual's convention.   English