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'''CURRENT STATUS:''' This guide is work in progress and should not be followd until this notice has been removed.
 
'''CURRENT STATUS:''' This guide is work in progress and should not be followd until this notice has been removed.
 
==Argon introduction==
 
==Argon introduction==
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Argon is a servo motor drive designed by [http://granitedevices.com Granite Devices]. If you are not familiar with the features and specifications of the drive, see following articles:
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* [[Argon (servo drive)]] - overview & features
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* [[Argon specifications]] - electrical, physical and operating condition specs
 
==Preparations==
 
==Preparations==
 
===Setup process overview===
 
===Setup process overview===
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The setup process is straightforward and kept as understandable as possible. In short the process goes as follows:
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# Power up drive's logic voltage and test connection to [[Granity]] Argon setup software
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# Make all necessary wiring to motor, AC mains and [[controller]]
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# Once wired, connect again with [[Granity]] to make paramerization & servo tuning
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# Finalize setup
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In case of troubles, refer to [[#Troubleshooting|troubleshooting]] chapter and articles in [[:Category:Troubleshooting|troubleshooting category]]
 
===What you will need?===
 
===What you will need?===
==Step 1, testing connection==
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==Step 1, testing connection to computer==
 
==Step 2, wiring==
 
==Step 2, wiring==
 
==Step 3, paramerization==
 
==Step 3, paramerization==
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===Setting basic parameters===
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===Servo tuning===
 
==Step 4, finalization==
 
==Step 4, finalization==
 
==Troubleshooting==
 
==Troubleshooting==

Revision as of 13:31, 16 December 2012

This is the official and latest setup guide of Argon (servo drive). Read it through before attempting to operate Argon.

NOTE: This guide attempts to be as complete and precise as humanly possible, however it can never be perfect. Writers of this guide are not responsibe lf possible damages or losses caused by mistakes or lacks of this guide.

IMPORTANT: Argon drive should be installed and operated only by qualified electricians. Dangerous voltages and mechanics are involved and possiblity of severe injury or even death is possible in case of installation or usage errors.

CURRENT STATUS: This guide is work in progress and should not be followd until this notice has been removed.

Argon introduction

Argon is a servo motor drive designed by Granite Devices. If you are not familiar with the features and specifications of the drive, see following articles:

Preparations

Setup process overview

The setup process is straightforward and kept as understandable as possible. In short the process goes as follows:

  1. Power up drive's logic voltage and test connection to Granity Argon setup software
  2. Make all necessary wiring to motor, AC mains and controller
  3. Once wired, connect again with Granity to make paramerization & servo tuning
  4. Finalize setup

In case of troubles, refer to troubleshooting chapter and articles in troubleshooting category

What you will need?

Step 1, testing connection to computer

Step 2, wiring

Step 3, paramerization

Setting basic parameters

Servo tuning

Step 4, finalization

Troubleshooting

Led blinking sequences