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Axis Stops Working when using "Configure Axis Resources.flx"

Hardware: Motion Control>>Controllers

Problem:
I am able to control all of my Axis in MAX without any problem, but when I try to setup my feedback in LabVIEW using "Configure Axis Resources.flx", I cannot get my Axis to work. What am I doing wrong?

Solution:

There are two common mistakes made when trying using "Configure Axis Resources.flx" that lead to an Axis not working.

Mistake 1:
Not setting the parameter Primary Output to the proper DAC channel when using "Configure Axis Resources.flx". The problem with not setting this parameter, is that Primary Output is set to "DAC Channel 1" by default. So, if you are trying to setup Axis 2 and you do not explicitly wire the Primary Output parameter to "DAC Channel 2", then you will be setting your system up so that Axis 2 uses DAC Channel 1 to output its voltage. Make sure you always explicitly set the Primary Output parameter when using "Configure Axis Resources.flx"

Mistake 2:
Error -70111. You cannot configure an Axis to use resources (DACs, ADCs, and encoders) that are in use by another Axis. If you do, you will recieve the error -70111. Make sure you disable any Axis you are not using before running "Configure Axis Resources.flx". To disable one or all of your Axes, use "Enable Axis.flx". Do not forget to re-enable your Axis after calling "Configure Axis Resources.flx" if you are going to be using that Axis.

NOTE: Make sure you end all of your NI-Motion programs with "Motion Error Handler.flx". If you are not using "Motion Error Handler.flx", there could be errors occuring on your Motion Controller that are not handled.

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Report Date: 12/07/2006
Last Updated: 12/19/2006
Document ID: 446I3OAJ

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