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5.2 WorkBench v5

WorkBench v5 is a fully featured application for programming and controlling the NextMove ST. The main WorkBench window contains a menu system, the Toolbox and other toolbars. Many functions can be accessed from the menu or by clicking a button - use whichever you prefer. Most buttons include a ‘tool-tip’; hold the mouse pointer over the button (don’t click) and its description will appear.

5.2.1 Help file

WorkBench v5 includes a comprehensive help file that contains information about every MintMT keyword, how to use WorkBench and background information on motion control topics. The help file can be displayed at any time by pressing F1. On the left of the help window, the Contents tab

shows the tree structure of the help file; each book contains a number of topics . The Index tab provides an alphabetic list of all topics in the file, and allows you to search for them by name. The Search tab allows you to search for words or phrases appearing anywhere in the help file. Many words and phrases are underlined and highlighted with a color (normally blue) to show that they are links. Just click on the link to go to an associated keyword. Most keyword topics begin with a list of relevant See Also links.

Figure 18 - The WorkBench help file

For help on using WorkBench v5, click the Contents tab, then click the small plus sign beside the WorkBench v5 book icon. Double click a topic name to display it.

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Contents NextMove ST Motion Controller Page Contents Operation General Information Precautions Safety NoticeMN1921 Introduction NextMove ST featuresReceiving and inspection Units and abbreviations PhaseIntroduction MN1921 Introduction You should read all the sections in Basic InstallationLocation requirements Mounting the NextMove ST Package dimensionsOther requirements for installation Basic Installation MN1921 Input / Output Connector locations Operation using combined drive and logic supply Power connectionsConnecting separate drive and logic supplies Operation using separate drive and logic suppliesStepper outputs Connecting a 4-wire motorStepper axes 0-2 drive outputs Connecting a 6-wire motor Connecting a 8-wire motor, parallel windings Connecting a 8-wire motorStepper output pin header J3, and output circuit shown Stepper axes 0-3 logic outputsAnalog inputs Analog I/OAnalog output Analog outputDigital inputs Digital I/OUsing a digital input as a Stop input Using a digital input as a Limit or Home inputUsing a digital input as an Error input Auxiliary Encoder inputs Auxstep IN, Auxdir IN, AuxzDigital output DOUT0 shown Digital outputsDriveenableoutput keyword Error outputGlobalerroroutput keyword Jumper settingsRS232 serial communication Other I/OLocation Pin Name DescriptionRS232 serial port connections 2 50-pin edge connectorTypical can network connections Can communicationCANopen and Baldor can JP1 This will connect an internal terminating resistorHost PC Connection summary minimum system wiringInput / Output MN1921 Installing WorkBench Connecting the NextMove ST to the PCStarting the NextMove ST Preliminary checksPower on checks Help file WorkBenchStarting WorkBench MN1921 Operation Selecting a scale Configuring an axisClick Apply Testing the output Stepper axis testingDigital input configuration Digital input/output configurationDigital output configuration Saving setup information Loading saved information SupportMe feature Problem diagnosisStatus display NextMove ST indicatorsSurface mount LEDs D3, D4 and D16 Communication Symptom CheckMotor control Output power Value Input powerInput impedance 120 Input ADC resolution Bits Common mode voltage rangeEquivalent resolution ±10V input Output current max Update interval ImmediateUnit Value Maximum output frequency KHz 200 Output voltage Stepper axis 0-2 drive outputsOutput current maximum, per axis Unit Value Output typeCan interface Unit Value SignalEnvironmental Channels Protocols CANopenIndex Index MN1921 Comment CommentsComments MN1921 Page LT0184A00