We have a machine with an Allen-Bradley 1394-SJT10-C multi-axis motion controller with two axis modules, both 1394-AM75. One of the axis module's Axis Enabled LEDs is flashing green. Consulting the manual, this appears to mean the axis isn't enabled. The other axis's Axis Enabled LED is on solid green, which appears to mean it's enabled. We've tried swapping the enable wires over and the problem remains the same, which tends to suggest that the problem is with the axis module or the programming thereof.
We have a copy of GML Commander (version 4.03 is this the correct version?) and we're trying to connect to the controller to see what the problem is.
I have a 64-bit Windows 7 Professional laptop, so I've installed GML Commander on a VMware Windows XP Professional virtual machine. I read somewhere that a proper serial port is a must but I only have USB ports and am using a converter. Can anyone confirm that I do actually need a machine with a serial port? Will the VMware XP machine be able to communicate with the controller?
I've tried assigning my USB serial converter com ports between 1 & 4 - GML Commander can only use ports 1 to 4 but so far I've been unable to connect.
Any help or insight into my problems would be greatly appreciated.
We have a copy of GML Commander (version 4.03 is this the correct version?) and we're trying to connect to the controller to see what the problem is.
I have a 64-bit Windows 7 Professional laptop, so I've installed GML Commander on a VMware Windows XP Professional virtual machine. I read somewhere that a proper serial port is a must but I only have USB ports and am using a converter. Can anyone confirm that I do actually need a machine with a serial port? Will the VMware XP machine be able to communicate with the controller?
I've tried assigning my USB serial converter com ports between 1 & 4 - GML Commander can only use ports 1 to 4 but so far I've been unable to connect.
Any help or insight into my problems would be greatly appreciated.