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14. CONTROL PANEL

Become familiar with the CME 2 Control Panel and its functions. Perform the steps outlined below to access the panel and its functions. Details follow in chapter.
1 image.pngClick to open the Control Panel:

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2 See this chapter for a Control Panel Overview and details on:
 Status Indicators and Messages 
 Control Panel Monitor Channels
 Control Functions 
 Jog Mode

14.1: Control Panel Overview
Each of the Control Panel features labeled below is described in the following sections

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14.2: Status Indicators and Messages
The Status area includes status indicator lights (described below) and a message box. Any red lights indicate that motion will be inhibited. 

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14.3: Control Panel Monitor Channels
The Control Panel Monitor channels can display real-time values on up to three separate variables. The procedure follows. 

Set up a monitor display channel 

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Click in the list box and select a variable from the list. Disabled disables the display. Other options represent the following amplifier values: 

• Actual Current • Following Error • Passive Load Position
• Actual Motor Velocity • Commanded Current • Limited Position
• Actual Motor Position • Commanded Velocity • Analog Command
• Actual Load Velocity • Commanded Position • Bus Voltage
• Actual Load Position • Profile Velocity • Amplifier Temperature
• Velocity Error • Profile Acceleration • Motor Phase Angle 

Mode: Displays the amplifier’s present operating mode. In camming it also
displays the active cam table number.

14.4: Control Functions
The Control area of the screen provides functions related to overall amplifier control. The screen options vary with model and configuration. 

Use the Control Panel Control Functions 

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Control the operational state of the amplifier using the buttons as described below.

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Risk of unexpected or uncontrolled motion.

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Using the CME 2 Set Zero Position function while the amplifier is operating under external control could cause unexpected or uncontrolled motion.
Failure to heed this warning can cause equipment damage. 

14.5: Jog Mode
Jog mode provides a simple means for generating forward or reverse commands, as shown in the procedure below.
Run a move in jog mode
1 To put the amplifier in jog mode, set the Enable Jog option.
2 Set up a jog move by setting the following mode-specific parameters:

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 3 Command the move: 

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