Test each axis separately as below to verify
proper operation.
NOTE--The loads MUST be disconnected from the
motors in order to proceed! It is safest to power only one motor at a time
during these tests. Be prepared for some instability in the system, especially
if the motor has not been tuned to the axis.
Make sure the brake is unplugged and manually
dis-engaged
Rotate the motor locally at the drive. Using
either the MAX utility (Interactive section--single axis) or the FourAxis motion control software, verify that
the direction of rotation matches the selected direction. You may need to
swap encoder (or possible motor) leads to get these to match.
NOTE--these directions must match or the axis will run away or error out
under remote operation.
If safe, spin the motor at top speed. Note the
velocity readout in MAX 1d interactive. Save this value for input later into
the controller setup panel.
Switch the drive to remote operation.
Try a small move at a low speed--perhaps 10 or
so revolutions of the motor shaft at one-tenth speed. Note whether the
motion is smooth and how precisely position is controlled.
Most likely some additional
tuning will be needed.