Aerotech FAQ's Help Center http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/afmmain.aspxWelcome to our Help Center. Here you will quickly find answers to our most commonly asked questions.FAQ # 295 : Do the Soloist, Ensemble or A3200 support C++?C++ Support for Aerotech Controllershttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=295Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 284 : Are the Ensemble and Soloist supported on Windows Server 2008? What about the A3200? Windows Server 2008 OShttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=284Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 282 : Is Windows Server 2003 Supported?Server 2003 OS Supporthttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=282Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 280 : I want to use an emergency stop on my A3200 HPe drives. Where do I wire this up at?EStop Setuphttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=280Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 271 : How do I set the hard and soft axis minimum and maximum end of travel limits? Setup of Soft Limitshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=271Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 269 : Is it possible with the Ensemble ASCII interface to be able to READ the state of a given output?ASCII DOUT Commandhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=269Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 263 : What does the following mean; “WARNING: Developer License – Virtual Execution Only”?Developer Licensehttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=263Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 259 : How can I use NDriver CP to drive one linear motor without Hall sensor but with linear encoder. and how to turn commutation without hall sensor?Setup of Brushless Motor without Hall Effectshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=259Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 255 : After loading the A3200 software what OS should I use: Windows, RTX - Dedicated or RTX - Shared?A3200 OS to use upon startuphttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=255Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 248 : I am trying to use the PSO Window example programs 6a, 6b and 6c from the A3200/Samples/Gcode/PSO directory. With these I get no pulses at all. I have verified I can pulse the PSO with some of the other sample programs. What could be wrong? http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=248Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 242 : I have a problem with PSOWINDOW in ARRAY mode on the A3200 and can't figure out what the error is. I can setup the WINDOWS in counts, but cannot do it if I use the UNITS modifier when loading the array. What's the correct way to program these ARRAY windows?PSOWINDOW ARRAY Command usagehttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=242Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 235 : When and how is the HomePositionSet parameter from the .PRMx file read? Why do some .PRMx files lack a HomePositionSet parameter?HomePositionSet parameterhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=235Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 232 : I know I can use the EXE command to call a windows .exe program. I would like to call a sound .wav or mp3 file at the end of my program. So the computer will say something like "File is done" or some signal to the operator that is distinctive. Is there a way to call up sound file and play it? Executing .wav files after program completionhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=232Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 219 : When I tried to load Labview examples, I get warning message:".NET assembly changed". Do you know if it is normal? and How can I fix it?.NET LabView setuphttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=219Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 214 : Exactly what does the BRAKE command do? When is it useful?http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=214Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 213 : We have a Renishaw touch probe which we have connected to the X-axis drive which is being monitored using the A3200 "PROBE" command, in software mode to register the locations of the drives when the probe is tripped. In order to improve accuracy in measurement, we're looking into switching to hardware mode. Based on the A3200 documentation, it seems that this requires the probe input to be connected to each of the drives, but in terms of the code for the A3200, what syntax would be used to handle the multiple drive input? Is one drive still designated with the PROBE INPUT sub-command, or do multiple drives need to be specified? Along the same lines, does the G51 probe monitoring command work similarly? http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=213Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 204 : A Soloist CP 20 has a rated output of 10A continuous and 20A peak. Are these amperage ratings measured in RMS or peak values?http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=204Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 196 : In the help file it states that pictures can be placed on the buttons, for example on F11 or F12. The help file says to use a .bmp file. Where do I put the pictures so the a32.ini file will find?ManIO Key Pictureshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=196Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 190 : Hello, I would like to change the digital output names. instead of them reading 1 output, 2 output I would like to relabel them. such as air, laser, things that make it more discriptive for us. This screen would be the one I get to from the main screen (pick run Manual, file) or up at the top select I/O Thanks Redefining IO commands and nameshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=190Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 189 : When using an Ensemble controller to home a stage how can I control the homing speed and home acceleration/deceleration?Changing Home Routine Speedhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=189Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 183 : I recently downloaded the help file for one of your controllers. However when I open it and highlight a topic I get a "Navigation To Webpage" error on the screen and no information. What is wrong?Help file dislay issueshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=183Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 180 : How can I apply different scaling factors to each axis in a 2 axis motion system with A3200 control?Axis Scalinghttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=180Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 178 : What if the loader reports a communication error at the end of the loading process? Soloist Firmware Loader Issueshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=178Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 177 : I have loaded a new version of software and now the HMI/IDE reports a version mismatch when I try to connect. What should I do about this? Version Mismatch Errorhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=177Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 176 : What should I do if my subscription has expired and I would like to download the latest version? Renewing Soloist Software Subscriptionhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=176Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 175 : What key should be used to install the Soloist software? Subscription Keyhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=175Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 174 : I am trying to make a g-code program involving spiral motion in x-y plane. I am doing laser direct writing and need to scan inside a circle with focused beam. Can I use any command to let the stage make a successive motion from R1->R2 with gradually increasing R without stopping? Continuous velocityhttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=174Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 173 : I would like to call a custom dll function from a CNC program running on the A3200. How is this done? Is this a special Aerotech cammand that is an extension to standard G code commands?A3200 Aerobasic programming with thrid party dll's.http://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=173Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 172 : We have a 1000DC series motor with the optional 3V/krpm tach. Can you tell me what the uncertainty associated with the 3V/krpm value is?Tach toleranceshttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=172Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFAQ # 164 : I have an ACS-100LP rotary stage with an air accuated ER8 collet. What air preasure do I use on this? Air Supply for Collet on ACS stagehttp://www.aerotech.com/FAQs/?f=164Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT