KNIGHT D-SERIES SERVO HOIST OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 6
PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
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G. tPRM Parameter Array
This parameter array lists the Timer Parameter variables of the Servo Hoist that are made available to the
Knight Servo Studio (KSS).
The parameters listed in the tPRM array are Timer values being sent from the hoist to the
Knight Servo Studio and are displayed at:
KSS Workspace tree location: Knight WO# \ Parameters \ tPRM.
tPRM:0 – Test Mode Delay (ms)
Variable Units: Milliseconds
Description: This parameter sets the time delay between upward and downward cycles of the hoist while it is
in Test Mode. The hoist will move up, delay at its upper position for this number of milliseconds, move down
and then delay at its lower position for this number of milliseconds. This delay should be at least as long as
the travel time of the hoist from its upper to its lower limit during the Test Cycle.
KSS Workspace tree location: Knight WO# \ Motion \ Test Mode \ Row 4.
tPRM:1 – Float Mode Timeout (ms)
Variable Units: Milliseconds
Description: This parameter sets the length of time that the hoist will stay in Float Mode without receiving a
command. When idle for longer than this specified time, the hoist will disable itself and revert to No Mode.
If this variable is set to zero, the hoist will not automatically switch from Float Mode to No Mode.
KSS Workspace tree location: Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Float Load Cell \ Row 5.
tPRM:2 – Lift Mode Timeout (ms)
Variable Units: Milliseconds
Description: This parameter sets the length of time that the hoist will stay in Lift Mode without receiving a
command. When idle for longer than this specified time, the hoist will disable itself and revert to No Mode.
If this variable is set to zero, the hoist will not automatically switch from Lift Mode to No Mode.
KSS Workspace tree location: Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Lift Load Cell \ Row 2.
tPRM:3 through
tPRM:31 – Spare
H. fPRM Parameter Array
This parameter array lists the Floating-Point Parameter variables of the Servo Hoist that are made available
to the Knight Servo Studio (KSS).
NOTE: All measurements increase in value as the fixture moves downward towards the ground.
The parameters listed in the fPRM array are Floating-Point values being sent from the Knight Servo Studio to
the hoist and are displayed at:
KSS Workspace tree location: Knight WO# \ Parameters \ fPRM.
fPRM:0 – Overall Reverse/Upper Limit
Variable Units: Inches
Description: This parameter sets the upper travel limit for the hoist. This value should be set to a number
greater than or equal to zero. The home position or absolute physical top limit of the hoist’s movement is set
to zero inches.
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level = Advanced): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Physical Limits \
Row 1.
fPRM:1 – Overall Forward/Lower Limit
Variable Units: Inches
Description: This parameter sets the lower travel limit for the hoist. This value should be set to the lowest
height you wish the hoist to be able to travel in any mode, but should never exceed the length of the installed
coil cable.
KSS Workspace tree location (User Level = Advanced): Knight WO# \ Hoist Configuration \ Physical Limits \
Row 2.