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Product Overview
What is DRIVE.EXE?
DRIVE.EXE is an axis commissioning tool for both single-axis and multi-axis motion
control applications. With its graphical user interface and Windows dialogues,
DRIVE.EXE provides an easy point-and-click method for configuring servo amplifiers
Single-Axis Motion Control
In a single axis system, DRIVE.EXE runs on a programming unit (PC) connected to
one servo drive. The communication is established via the RS232 interface.
Multi-Axis Motion Control
In a multi axis system, DRIVE.EXE runs on a programming unit (PC) connected to one
servo drive. The communication with the first servo drive is established
via the RS232 interface. The other servo drives are connected to the first
servo drive by a special cable (Y-adapter) at the built in CAN-bus. Thereby
you can communicate with several servo drives without changing connections.
Tuning Your Axis with DRIVE.EXE
During the configuration process, DRIVE.EXE allows you to tune (stabilize) the servo motor for each axis quickly and efficiently. From DRIVE.EXE, while online with an axis and its motor, you adjust servo parameter values (such as gains and limits) and execute them immediately. While watching and listening to the motor spin, you may use the DRIVE.EXE oscilloscope to adjust and readjust these values until the motor reaches its best performance - optimum speed without oscillation. The changes made to the servo parameter values may be saved to the servoamplifier or to a file.
DRIVE.EXE dialogues step you through the complete startup phase of your programming projects. All parameters in the servo drive can be saved to a separate file for each axis. Each drive file is a unique custom configuration for that drive and can be accessed offline (not connected to the drive) or online (connected to the drive).
Please see also the axis commissioning checklist procedures.