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2 Description
2.3 Quick start
To facilitate introduction, this chapter highlights the initial steps for commissioning and operation
of FAULHABER Motion Controllers with serial interface. However, the detailed documentation must
always be read and adhered to, particularly chapter 3.7 "Basic settings"!
The units are delivered as standard without a valid node address (NODEADR0) and with a transfer
rate of 9600 baud. The settings can be changed via the interface, e.g. with the FAULHABER Motion
Manager.
If the FAULHABER Motion Manager is to be used to change the connection parameters, proceed as
follows:
1. Connect drive unit to a serial interface of the PC (e.g. COM1) via null modem cable and switch on.
2. Start FAULHABER Motion Manager.
3. Activate serial interface as communication interface and configure via the menu item “Terminal –
Connections…”.
4. Select menu item “Configuration – Connection parameters…”.
5. Set desired transfer rate and node address.
6. Press “Send” button.
7. The settings are transferred to the controller. The Motion Manager then adjusts to the same
baud rate and recalls the Scan function. The node should now be displayed with the correct node
number in Node Explorer.
8. If the settings are to be permanently stored, the “EEPSAV” button must then be pressed. After
switching off and on again, the drive will operate with the set configuration.
2.3.1 Operation via FAULHABER Motion Manager
The FAULHABER Motion Manager offers easy access to the Motion Controller’s command set. The
desired node must have been activated beforehand by double clicking in Node Explorer in the case
of network operation.
The FAULHABER commands described below can be entered directly in the command input line or
selected from the Commands menu.
In order to drive a motor via the Motion Manager, follow the procedure below (assuming a match-
ing baud rate):
1. Configure drive functions:
A user-friendly dialog that enables the desired settings to be made is available under the menu
item “Configuration – Drive functions…”.