ASCII Objekt-Reference 

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FILE 

Open 

A parameter and/or motion task data set is read from the data medium (hard disk, diskette) and becomes the currently valid set. The servo amplifier must be disabled to do this. 

Close 

The current data set is closed and not saved. 

Save 

Saves the current parameter or motion task data set to a data medium (hard disk, diskette) while keeping the file name, if the data set already has a name. If the data set has not yet got a name, you will be prompted to enter a name and storage location. You can save parameters and motion task data to one single file or to separate files. 

Save as 

Saves the current parameter or motion task data set to a data medium (hard disk, diskette). You will be prompted to enter a name and storage location. 

Print 

The current data set will be printed out. You can choose whether the print data are sent to the system printer or saved to a file. 

Print preview / Print setup 

Use these functions in the same way as for any other Windows software. 

Exit 

Terminates the program. 

COMMUNICATION 

COM1...COM10 

If one of these interfaces (ports) is available for communication with a servo amplifier, which means that it is not used by other equipment or drivers, then the text label appears in full black and can be selected. Select this interface and use it for the connection to the servo amplifier 

Offline 

You can still work with the setup software, even if there is no servo amplifier connected. You can load a set of data from the hard disk (diskette), work on it, and save it again. The software functions and screen pages that only have a use in the online mode will not be selectable. 

Disconnect interfaces 

This deactivates the access to the setup software from interfaces COM1 to COM10. This function is important if, for instance, the servo amplifier is to be accessed from an external program, without closing the setup software. 

Multidrive 

With this function, you can establish connection to other amplifiers, that are connected via the CAN-bus with the amplifier that communicates via the RS232-interface with the PC. Therefore, all devices must have different addresses.This function should not be used in running field bus applications. 

Update active window only 

This affects the updating of the actual-value display in open windows. 

activated: only the active window will be updated 

de-activated: the actual values will be continuously updated in all open windows, but this is detrimental for keeping the active display up to date. 

Lower Transmission Priority 

Delay of serial communication in favor of the data communication over a field bus. 

TOOLS 

Terminal, Monitor, Oscilloscope, Drive status 

Opens the corresponding screen page 

EDIT 

Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste 

Use these functions in the same way as for any other Windows software. 

VIEW 

Toolbar / Status bar 

Switch to insert the toolbar (above) or the status bar (below) into the screen. 

Window 

Cascade / Tile vertically / Arrange icons 

Use these function in the same way as for any other Windows software. 

SERVICE 

STOP (F9) 

Brakes off the drive movement. The response of the drive varies according to the operating mode that is valid at the moment: 

OPMODE=0    the drive brakes along the preset braking ramp for the speed control loop (DEC) 

OPMODE=2    the drive coasts down 

OPMODE=8    breaks off the present motion task. The drive brakes along the braking ramp that is
        defined in the motion task. 

If the screen "Oscilloscope/Service" is active, you can also start the service function from here. 

? (Help function) 

Opens the HTML help file