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Overview of System Software
Setup Configuration software is used for setting up and storing the operating parameters
for the Lexium 17S series drives. The drive is commissioned wi th th e as si stance of
the UniLink software and, during this process, the drive can be controlled directly
through this software.
Setting
Paramete rs You must adapt the SERCOS drives to the requirements of y our in stall ation. T his is
usually accomplished by connecting a PC (programming unit) to the drive’s RS-232
serial interface then running the Schneider-supplied UniLink configuration so ftw are .
The UniLink software and the associated documentation are provided on a CD-
ROM. Use the UniLink software to alter parameters; you can instantly observe the
effect on the drive because there is a continuous (onl ine) conn ectio n to the driv e . In
addition, actual values are simultaneously received from the drive and dis pla yed on
the PC monitor.
Default Settings Motor-specific default settings for all the reasonable combinations of drive and
servo motor are incorporated into the drive’s firmware. In most applic ations , you w ill
be able to use these default values to get your drive running without any problems.
(Refer to the UniLink online help for additional information on default values.)
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