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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.   Inglese
AKD Modbus Addressing and TroubleshootingIt is important when working with Modbus to establish the addressing conventions in the beginning before programming your Modbus Master ( i.e. PLC, HMI, etc. ) and understand how the master’s addressing convention correlates to the AKD drive’s Modbus addressing. Inglese
Using AKD Capture Engine with KAS - PLCopen Motion EngineThe following pertains to applications using the KAS PxMM controller with AKD drives. It contains relevant information you may need to know when setting up position capture with the PLCopen motion engine Inglese
KAS- Parse values in a string in to variablesOften it is useful to store or send multiple values to the PxMM organized into one string. The following program takes the string (DataLine) with values separated by commas and place them in the  array ( Values):   Inglese
Verified EtherCAT MastersAdded KED results after ETG-plugfest July 2026 Inglese
AKD Update rate - reading the motor temp sensor through SFD feedbackWhat i Inglese
PLCopen - Rotary Knife with Registration - Example ApplicationThis document details a KAS 2 axis simulated rotary knife application with virtual master and registration operation. The axes are as follows: Inglese
Getting Started with KAS UDP CommunicationsIntroduction Attached is a sample program showing basic UDP communications between two KAS PxMM controllers. The concepts here can easily be applied to communicating between a PxMM controller and a PC or other non-Kollmorgen product. With PxMM UDP communications: Inglese
Wiring of KCM with High EMC RequirementsIn cases where the cable length is  >500mm or there are high level EMC requirements, observe the notes given below. Inglese