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AB Micrologix PLC to AKD Basic over Modbus >

This sample has three parts.  one is the PLC code, one is the drive parameters and one is the BASIC program to run in the drive.  I use dynamic mapping to read a number of drive parameters with one MSG block.  I created BASIC…

Automation of the AKD Drive with a Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC and Modbus TCP >

The following utility provides a connection between AKD servo drive (other than the Profinet drive) and Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500 programmable logic controllers (PLC) using Modbus TCP programmed in TIA V13. The application contains the…

AKD Motion Tasking Over Modbus TCP >

The AKD-P (indexing) drives have the Motion Tasking feature.  Motion tasks can be created, edited, and executed through Modbus TCP communication.  There is a proper sequence to use when editing a motion task.  It is easiest to create…

Modbus Poll Software >

Modbus Poll is a useful software tool for testing Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP communication.  Modbus Poll is a Modbus master that has read and write functions and has the capability of capturing communication traces. The software can be used…

Modbus TCP with the AKD Compared to Fieldbuses >

Modbus TCP is not considered a fieldbus.  So how does it compare to other fieldbus protocols that are available in the AKD drive? Availability

KAS Modbus Configuration Demo for 3rd Party HMIs (with Video) >

When using Kollmorgen HMIs with KAS Controllers, modbus addressing is done automatically to save programming time and ensure everything is mapped correctly.  When using third party HMIs or other Modbus devices, can use our separate Fieldbus…

Special Modbus AKD Parameters >

AKD Modbus parameters

AKD Modbus Training >

The training presentation give a thorough description of the Modbus TCP protocol used in the AKD drive, as well as software tools useful for setup and troubleshooting.
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