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Configuration 6-11MN1942

3. Inthe Select Controller dialog, c lick Scan to search for theMicroFlex e100. Mint WorkBench
willsc an the PC’s ports for the MicroFlex e100.
Whenthe sear ch is complete, click ‘MicroFlex e100’ in the list to select it, then click Select.
Thischeck box is already selected for you. When you
clickSelect, it means that the Commissioning Wiz ard
willstart automatically.
Note: If the MicroFlex e100 is not listed, check the USB or Ethernet cable between the
MicroFlex e100 and the PC. Check that the Micr oFlex e100 is powered correctly.
Click Scan to re-scan the ports.
6.4.3 Commi ssioning Wizard
Eachty pe of motor and drive combination has different performance characteristics. B eforethe
MicroFlexe100 can be us ed to control the motor accur ately, the MicroFlex e100 must be ‘tuned’.
Thisis the process where the MicroFlex e100 pow ers the motor in a series of tests. By monitoring
the feedback from the motor’s encoder and performing a number of calculations, the
MicroFlex e100 can make small adjustments to the way it c ontrols the motor. This information is
storedin t he MicroFlex e100 and can be uploaded to a file if necessary.
The Commissioning Wizard provides a simple way to tune the MicroFlex e100 and create the
necessary configuration information for your drive/motor c ombination, so this is the first tool that
should be used. If necessary, any of the parameters set by the Commis sioning Wizard can be
adjustedmanually after commissioning is complete.