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S-Curve Corner Transition – Design and Calculations >

The reason the S-Curve Corner Transition was designed was due to the existing Corner Distance Transition having a discontinuity in the acceleration vector when entering the circular arc of the transition. If the axes group is travelling in a line at…

Retrofit KAS EtherCAT Backups with AKD2G Firmware >

The AKD2G drives with firmware versions 02-12-00-001 (and later) do not support downgrading the firmware to the versions 02-12-00-000 (or earlier). The KAS EtherCAT backups created using AKD2G firmware 02-12-00-000 (or earlier) are not capable of…

AKD2G Ethernet IP Support Files and Getting Started >

This document provides details on how to find support files and documentation for AKD2G Ethernet IP

Using KAS Project Starting Templates >

Starting with a project template saves the user development time. KAS Project Starter Templates contain: code for programming motion and machine code an internal control panel for developing and debugging programs a HMI program to use with the…

PxMM Fault Handling For The AKD2G Drive >

Sample KAS Fault Handling code and project has been created for KAS applications that utilize the AKD2G drive. Differences in parameter names and functionality between the AKD and AKD2G led to the new code being created. The following shows…

AKD Functional Safety Safe Stop using KSM SafetyPLC >

This article provides a detailed description of using the KSM Safety PLC with AKD Functional Safety Safe Stop. The Safe Stop operation involves the AKD performing a Controlled Stop function, disabling the output stage.  The Safety PLC…

KAS Standard SFC Template - State Machine  >

Introduction Taking a look at PLC projects, we see that every machine deals with the same functionalities. Generally, machines powered by servo drives, need to follow a sequence of steps during its development:          …

Real-Time AKD Current Limits Change Using KAS >

In many cases the AKD default peak currents have to be changed. There are several ways to do this, but not all are executed quickly and real-time. If AKD is working in standalone mode the easiest way is to declare the function 21 - Current…

AKD BASIC Non-Volatile Memory Variable Definition >

AKD BASIC provides the functionality for writing a variable to non-volatile memory, for retrieval after powering up the device. To achieve this you must define the variable as NV. For example: DIM myVariable as integer NV This is discussed in the…
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