Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages - Manual (Page 49)

Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010 49
Configuration Guidelines Chapter 6
Configure RSLogix 5000
Software for Linear Stages
with Kinetix Multi-axis
Drives
The RSLogix 5000 software parameters provide here are for basic setup and
tuning parameters of MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages.
• In Set Axis Properties in RSLogix Software the drive parameters tables for
direct drive and ball screw drive linear stage are shown.
• In Tuning Linear Stages with RSLogix 5000 Software which begins on
page 53 follow tasks are covered:
– Tune Your Linear Stage – for ball screw stages only
– Calculate and Configure the Loop Gain – for ball screw stages only
– Set Travel Limits - for direct drive and ball screw stages
Set Axis Properties in RSLogix Software
Use parameter settings in the following table when you configure the
ControlLogix drive system for your linear stage. Parameter settings differ
between the direct drive and ball screw linear stages be sure to use the correct
table. It is assumed the MP-Series linear stage and a Kinetix 2000 or Kinetix 6000
servo drive are installed and wired as one axis of a motion system.
Direct Drive Linear Stages
Enter these parameters in the Axis Properties tab of RSLogix 5000 software for
direct drive linear stages, catalog number MPAS-
xxxxxx-ALMx2x
ATTENTION: Incorrect parameter settings may result in
uncontrolled motion, with the potential for damage to the stage
and machine.
Do not set the Positioning mode to Rotary for any linear stage. This
will result in incorrect positioning of the linear stage.
Initiating a motion command on a linear stage with an incorrect
Position mode setting may result in damage to the linear stage,
and the machine in which it is installed.
Axis Properties Tab Parameter Entry/Selection, with applicable distance unit settings
Metric English
Drive/Motor Motor Catalog Number Select one from the list
xMPAS-A6xxxB-ALMS2x
xMPAS-A8xxxE-ALMS2x
xMPAS-A9xxxK-ALMS2x
xMPAS-B8xxxF-ALMS2x
xMPAS-B9xxxL-ALMS2x
Drive Resolution 200
Drive Counts per Motor Millimeter
Motor Feedback Feedback Type TTL with Hall
Cycles 50
Per Millimeter