Baldor MN1274 06/2001 installation manual Terminal window, Useful commands for testing

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5.4.3Terminal window

5.4.3Terminal window

If the terminal window is not visible, select Tools, Terminal from the main menu. (Alternatively, click the Terminal button on the standard toolbar or press CTRL+T).

The Terminal window can be used for controlling the MintDrive directly and for monitoring output messages from programs.

On the PC keyboard, press the Enter key once to display the C001> or P001> prompt. Commands typed in the Terminal window will have immediate effect on the MintDrive, although the command line will not be available while a program is running.

5.4.4Useful commands for testing

The Terminal window can be a useful tool for performing simple tests. Before testing can begin, check that the enable button 5.4.4Useful commands for testing on the motion toolbar is pressed; the MintDrive Monitor LED display should be

showing the To start the motor turning slowly, type...To stop the motor turning, type... symbol.

The following examples can now be typed in the Terminal window:

To start the motor turning slowly, type...

JOG=1 followed by the Enter key.

The motor will begin to rotate at a speed of 1 user unit per second. If you have followed all the previous examples, this means the motor will rotate at one revolution per second.

To stop the motor turning, type...

STOP

followed by the Enter key.

The motor will stop.

To start the motor turning in reverse, then change direction type...

JOG=-1followed by the Enter key. Then type:

JOG=1 followed by the Enter key.

The motor will immediately change direction. Type:

STOP

to stop the motor.

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