Teknic - ClearPath SD series
Teknic - Clearpath integrated servos Step and Direction SD series motors can be used with the MASSO CNC controller
To work correctly the drives need to be configured for step and direction working and be properly tuned for correct operation.
Teknic – ClearPath Integrated Servo (Step and Direction “SD” Series)
INFORMATION: Using the ClearPath software please check that the motor is configured to Step and Direction mode as shown below.
INFORMATION: Two motors on the same axis can be slaved in parallel by wiring the STEP and DIRECTION signals in parallel as shown below. As in most cases to run one of the motors in the opposite direction the DIRECTION +ve & -ve signal wires can be swapped on one of the motors.
Teknic ClearPath SD wiring example
Estop and Alarms
Teknic recommend using the mode 'Servo On" when connecting the alarms to MASSO
For more information please refer to the servo manual
Please refer to Teknic’s ClearPath User Manual for details
Additional Resources
- Quick Start Getting Started: https://www.youtube.com/embed/1S7etlhbuFY?rel=0&iv_load_policy=3
- How to Auto-tune a ClearPath motor: https://www.youtube.com/embed/GcPPqOGBIFU?rel=0&iv_load_policy=3
- ClearPath Servo Safety Features: https://www.youtube.com/embed/sCA3O8UNl1c?rel=0&iv_load_policy=3