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Motion Setup/Testing
Utility

CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility
P/N 70000635C - Contents
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Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
Accessing the MST Utility ............................................................................................1
Activating the MST Screen...........................................................................................2
MST Soft Keys...............................................................................................................3
Clearing a Prompt Field or Message (F1) ...........................................................................................4
Selecting an Axis.................................................................................................................................4
Entering a Password...........................................................................................................................4
Checking Axis Resolution (F2)............................................................................................................5
Starting Reference Mark..................................................................................................................6
Detecting the Index Pulse (F3)............................................................................................................7
Canceling the Active MDI or Test Command ......................................................................................7
Activating Manual Data Input Mode (MDI)...........................................................................................7
Balancing Motion Control Axes...........................................................................................................8
Differential (AC Systems) and Single-Ended (DC Systems) DSP2 Board ...........................................9
DC Systems......................................................................................................................................10
Servo Drive Test Board.................................................................................................................10
Balancing the DSP2 Board (F6) .....................................................................................................11
Balancing Servo Amplifier Outputs (F6) ........................................................................................13
Amplifier Faults..............................................................................................................................14
Setting the Signal Gain (F7) ..........................................................................................................18
AC Systems ......................................................................................................................................20
Servo Amplifier Test Board............................................................................................................20
Balancing the DSP2 Board (F6) .....................................................................................................22
ANILAM Amplifier Parameter Files................................................................................................23
Balancing Servo Amplifier Outputs (F6) ........................................................................................24
Amplifier Faults..............................................................................................................................28
Miscellaneous Tests (F9) ..............................................................................................................28
AC and DC Systems.........................................................................................................................34
Tuning (F8)....................................................................................................................................34
Saving Final Values.......................................................................................................................37
Exiting the MST Screen (F10) .......................................................................................................37
Index .......................................................................................................................................Index-1

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Introduction This section describes how to use the ANILAM Motion Setup/Testing
(MST) Utility. The MST provides commands that carry out motion-specific
setup and testing in order to tune the Proportional, Integral, and
Derivative (PID) filter parameters of a CNC.
A basic knowledge of machine operation and programming is required.
Refer to the appropriate 3000M CNC Programming and Operations
Manual for details on how to program and operate the control.
Setup includes the following procedures:
•Servo Amplifier Balancing
•Servo Amplifier Signal Gain Setting (motor step response is displayed
in open loop)
If using amplifiers not provided by ANILAM, follow the manufacturer's
guidelines for balancing, signal gain setting, and overall adjustments.
The CNC provides the following troubleshooting tools:
•Detection of Index Pulse
•Detection of counts between index pulses (actual resolution)
•Tuning for the optimal PID values
The following General Status information is displayed:
•Display of active CNC status codes
•Display of machine position, feedrates, RPM, dwell, and override
Accessing the MST Utility
Access the Motion Setup/Testing Utility (MST) from the Software Options
Screen. This screen activates automatically once the CNC has started
successfully.
To activate the MST Utility:
1. Start the CNC.
2. Press (F10) to continue, as prompted. The Software Options screen
is displayed.
3. Highlight Motion Setup/Testing, and press ENTER. The MST screen
is displayed.

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Activating the MST Screen
The axis positions displayed correspond to the current position. The
Graphics Area displays step responses for the Signal Gain and Tuning
functions. Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1.
General Status
Graphics Area
Active Status Codes
Prompt Area
Message Area
Soft Keys
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Figure 1, CNC Motion Setup/Testing Screen
Table 1, MST Screen Areas and Explanations
MST Screen Area Description
General Status Shows Active Modes, Machine Position for each axis, RPM,
Dwell, Spindle Speed and Feedrate, Active Axis, and other
information regarding the status of the CNC.
Graph Area Displays step responses for the Signal Gain and Tuning
functions.
Prompt Area Displays messages regarding information that must be entered.
Active Status Codes Displays currently active status codes.
Message Area Displays error messages.
Soft Keys Function keys (F1–F10) located below the LCD on the console to
activate the functions, as labeled.
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MST Soft Keys
NOTE: Select an active axis before you select an MST command
(F1–F9).
NOTE: The CNC soft keys are displayed while the MST screen is active.
Access MST utility features using the labeled soft keys located beneath
the LCD on the console. Press the corresponding soft key (F1–F10) to
activate the function.
Refer to Table 2 for soft key names and functions.
Table 2, MST Soft Key Functions
Soft Key Name Function
F1 ClrFld Clears prompt field in SigGain and Tuning tests.
F2 ResChk
Calculates the resolution of the active axis.
Troubleshooting tool.
F3 IndexP
Detects Index Pulse and displays an indicator
beside the Active Axis line of the MST screen.
Troubleshooting tool.
F4 MANUAL Cancels active Manual Data Input (MDI) or test
command.
F5 MDI Activates MDI Mode.
F6 Balance
Sends out the signal needed to Balance the
outputs of the system (0.0 VDC). Used to
balance the Motion Control Board and the Servo
Amplifiers.
F7 SigGain
Enables you to set the servo amplifier signal
gain for the active axis.
F8 Tuning
Activates the Tuning Pop-Up menu, which allows
the CNC to determine optimum filter values from
the given parameters and save the results.
F9 Misc Miscellaneous tests displays a pop-up menu with
options for: CanBus Test and Rigid Tapping
Test. For AC motors only, additional options
display on the pop-up menu: Save Amp
Settings, Amplifier Test Link, Reset Amplifier,
BackUp Amp Settings, and Restore from
BackUp. These tests can only be activated with
the Servo Amplifier Test Board installed. See for
DC systems “Servo Drive Test Board” or for AC
systems “Servo Amplifier Test Board.”
F10 Exit Returns the CNC to the software selection
screen.

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Clearing a Prompt Field or Message (F1)
Press ClrFld (F1) to clear an erroneous entry. This soft key is available
during the Signal Gain and Tuning tests.
Selecting an Axis
NOTE: Select an active axis before you select an MST command
(F1–F9). If no axis is selected, the CNC displays an Error
message that prompts you to do so.
Use the following keypad keys to select and activate the corresponding
axes:
Activates/Deactivates X-axis
Activates/Deactivates Y-axis
Activates/Deactivates Z-axis
Activates/Deactivates U-axis
Activates/Deactivates Spindle Axis
U
The active axis is displayed in the upper-left corner of the General Status
area of the MST Screen.
Entering a Password
When you enter the MST Utility and press Balance (F6), Signal Gain
(F7), or Tuning (F8), the CNC prompts for the password. Type the
appropriate password and press ENTER. Refer to 3000M CNC Setup
Utility Manual, P/N 70000499, “Section 1, Password Restricted
Parameters.”
The soft key activates. If the password has been entered successfully,
the CNC will not prompt for the password again, unless you exit and
re-enter the MST Utility.
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Checking Axis Resolution (F2)
Refer to Figure 2. Press ResChk (F2) to calculate the actual resolution
for the active axis. In the Graphics Area of the screen, the actual
resolution and the resolution in the Setup are displayed for comparison.
In addition the screen displays:
•The number of times the system tested for resolution (Total Cycles:).
•The number of times that the encoder lines detected do not match the
number of encoder lines in the setup (Errors:). An error indicates that
something is wrong, either in the setup parameters or in the hardware.
•The actual number of encoder lines found by the test (Encoder Lines:)
•The resolution and counts per revolution found. (Encoder
Resolution:)
NOTE: Resolution should be four times the number of encoder lines.
Once this test is activated, the user must move the axis for at least two
encoder revolutions via MDI Mode, Jog Mode, or manual move. The
CNC performs the calculation continuously until motion stops.
NOTE: This test is not available for axes with linear scales.
NOTE: Do not perform this test during Rapid Mode. Use it in Feed
Mode only.
3RESCHK
Figure 2, CNC Resolution Check (ResCheck) Screen
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Starting Reference Mark
This procedure is only necessary during setup of the system and only
when the encoder is type **EverTrackTM.
1. Select the axis you want to setup.
2. Press F2 (Resolution Check) to display a pop-up menu with two
options:
•EverTrack Test
•Save Current Mark
NOTE: Type must be specified as EverTrack on the Resolution – Setup
screen in the Setup Utility.
3. Select EverTrack Test. The Setup Utility displays:
•Encoder Resolution
•Encoder Type
•Starting Mark (N)
The following information is displayed as the test is in progress:
•mm between marks
•Current Mark (N)
4. To determine the Starting Mark, move the axis to the right-most end of
the EverTrack encoder (as you look at the encoder). Note that you
must move the axis so that the Current Mark display
changes/transitions at least twice (about two inches). If you are within
2 inches of the right-most end of the encoder, move in the opposite
direction (left) a few inches, and then move back to the right-most end
of the encoder. The Current Mark display also shows the proper sign.
5. Once you have found the right-most mark, press F2 and select Save
Current Mark to store the Current Mark in the configuration file as the
Starting Mark entry.
– or –
Write down the Current Mark (sign included) and go the Setup Utility’s
Starting Mark choice and enter the information.
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**EverTrackTM EverTrackTM is a trademark of Acu-Rite Companies Inc.