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Configuring the P7000 Series Stepper Drives for the Correct Motor

Hardware: Motion Control>>Power Drives>>P70530-SDN, Motion Control>>Power Drives>>P70360-SDN

Problem:
I have a P7000 Series Stepper Drive, and need to configure the drive for my specific motor. The sticker on the drive lists the appropriate switch settings to use for various motors, but mine is not listed. How can I configure the drive with the appropriate settings?

Solution:
To configure the P7000 Series Drives, there are two options: using the switches on the side of the drive, or using the P7000 Software Tools to send the parameters serially.

If you are using an NI supplied stepper motor refer to the Getting Started manual for the P7000 Drives linked below for the table that lists the appropriate switch settings. If using the P70630 AC Drive, you can also refer to the sticker on the side of the drive for switch settings. Do not use the sticker on the side of the P70530 DC Drive as it is incorrect. You must use the Getting Started manual linked below when using the P70530 DC Drive, or use the P7000 Software Tool.

For all NI supplied motors, as well as third party motors, you can use the P7000 Software Tools to configure the drive. If your motor is not listed in the software, you will have to create your own motor file. As of version 2.11 of the P7000 Tools, all NI supplied motors should be already configured in the P7000 Series DrivesTools.

Related Links:
Product Manuals: Getting Started with the P7000 Series Stepper Drives
Software: Danaher Motion P7000 series drives Software Tools
KnowledgeBase 4CR85OAJ: Where can I find the Danaher P7000AC (P70360) and P7000DC (P70530) Stepper Drive Manuals?

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Report Date: 03/21/2008
Last Updated: 05/05/2009
Document ID: 4JKCSODF

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