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==How to use DualDC==
 
==How to use DualDC==
 
#Get DCtool/GDFlasher package from [http://granitedevices.fi/index.php?q=downloads GD downloads page]
 
#Get DCtool/GDFlasher package from [http://granitedevices.fi/index.php?q=downloads GD downloads page]
#Install DualDC firmware to drive by using supplied GDflasher software. Needed firmware file is supplied in the same software package.
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#Install DualDC firmware to VSD-E or XE drive by using supplied GDflasher software. Needed firmware file is supplied in the same software package.
 
#Start DCtool to configure the drive. Do not connect GDtool to drive when DualDC FW is loaded.
 
#Start DCtool to configure the drive. Do not connect GDtool to drive when DualDC FW is loaded.
 
For detailed instructions, please refer to [http://granitedevices.fi/assets/files/vsd-e_160_dualdc_manual.pdf VSD-E/XE DualDC manual].
 
For detailed instructions, please refer to [http://granitedevices.fi/assets/files/vsd-e_160_dualdc_manual.pdf VSD-E/XE DualDC manual].
 
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Revision as of 19:56, 18 April 2012

DCtool main window

DCtool is a setup software for VSD-E and VSD-XE in DualDC operating mode. Compared to GDtool it provides less functionality but also easier setup process.

DualDC operating mode allows driving two independent brush DC servo axis on single VSD-E/XE drive.

How to use DualDC

  1. Get DCtool/GDFlasher package from GD downloads page
  2. Install DualDC firmware to VSD-E or XE drive by using supplied GDflasher software. Needed firmware file is supplied in the same software package.
  3. Start DCtool to configure the drive. Do not connect GDtool to drive when DualDC FW is loaded.

For detailed instructions, please refer to VSD-E/XE DualDC manual.