This section contains a compilation of frequently asked questions related to the Guidance Controller System Software.
A. Software Setup and Upgrading
1. How do I configure a controller for use with a new robot?
2. How do you upgrade the system software or FPGA code?
3. How do you update the system software without using the web interface?
4. What are the different types of disk files utilized in the controller?
5. How do you copy configuration (PAC) files to a host computer?
6. How do you load new configuration (PAC) files to a controller?
7. How do you recover if the controller has a corrupted PAC file?
8. How do you configure encoders with index marks that have a variable delta?
9. What role does each encoder play in a dual-loop encoder axis?
10. How do you recover from problems accessing configuration or project files?
11. To access a controller via a router, what Ethernet ports must be forwarded?
12. What are the restrictions on assigning encoder and amplifier channels?
B. Web Interface
1. How do you enable FTP drag-and-drop in the Internet Explorer?
2. How should you set up Internet Explorer for best performance?
3. How do you collect a Standard Single Axis Datalog?
C. Programming and Operation
1. How do you read encoders not attached to motors?
2. What does "Asynchronous error" (error code -1029) mean?
3. What can you do if your GPL program is running too slowly?
4. What do you do if a "Timeout enabling power" (error code 1025) occurs?
5. How do you limit the force/torque during a position controlled motion?