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The AKT2G family is recommended for new applications requiring remote I/O in a PCMM or PDMM KAS application. This article and attachment compares the AKT2G Remote I/O family with the AKT Remote I/O family.
Introduction
KAS application developers can combine multiple pieces of information into one variable. One example is storing the status of up to 16 items into a 16-bit Integer or INT variable. As an example the bits of the INT could be designated…
AKD2G Dual Axis drives have the ability to use the new Gantry Command Source. When the Command Source is changed to 4 - Gantry, Axis2 will follow all commands sent to Axis1 (enable/disable and motion commands). This is meant to be used when there are…
This application note uses the PC utility Packet Sender (download at https://packetsender.com/) to perform simple communications between a PxMM and a PC. The program “udpProgram” in the project UDP test Send-Receive First Transmission Each Way.kas…
The KAS IDE comes with the UDFB (User-Defined Function Block) MLFB_HomeFindHomeInput. This post contains an updated version of the UDFB with the following changes:
The homing sensor was used as normal detection, It is set to detect falling…
Best Practices
EMI Checklist - Application Note specifying recommended best practices for grounding, shielding, and wiring for servo systems.
Shielding Cables: Eliminating Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in Motion Systems - Article providing EMI…
