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How do I insert PDO padding in the KAS PDO Editor?Some EtherCAT devices require padding data (empty data) inside their PDO content.  Some of these devices must have their PDO configuration entered or edited manually.  Here is an example of the PDO mapping for one of these devices as it shows up in another application’s PDO viewer: inglês
KAS Project File Clean-upIf the KAS project file size is unexpectedly too large, it is likely that there are some legacy or possibly corrupt HMI project files included in the project. To clean-up unnecessary and/or corrupt files, do the following: inglês
How can I access the HMI (AKI) service menu?The previous AKI-CDT-MOD-xxxx models have hardware switches to access the various modes and service menu.  This is documented in the installation manuals: inglês
Pinout for (IDC) Stepper motors with quick disconnectPin 1 (B+): Red/White (or White) Pin 2 (A+): Red Pin 3 (Ground): Green (or Green/Yellow) Pin 4 (A-): Red/Yellow or Red/Orange (or Purple) Pin 5 (B-): Red/Black (or Black) inglês
AKD 48A - Low Inrush Current of 4AThe high voltage drive uses a "pre-charge" circuit to load the bus capacitors.  (The total resistance is 160 ohms).  With a incoming power supply of 480VAC, being switched on right at the voltage peak, we have: inglês
Hall Sensor Alignment ProcessHall Effect Sensors are used to establish proper motor commutation on Brushless Servo motors.  To be effective, the Hall Effect Sensors must be properly aligned with the servo motors phases.  Motor manufacturers typically align the Hall sensors at the factory so customers do not ne inglês
Rehoming in a Pipe Network applicationRehoming in a KAS Pipe Network application inglês
AKD DC Bus Link Creating n521 (Regen Over Power) Warning?Using the AKD's DC bus link to share bus voltage across a series of drives is a good way to limit regen needs and unnecessary energy costs. inglês
AKD GSDML FilesAKD and AKD2G Profinet GSDML file location inglês