T-Series/Commands/Restore Settings/T-MCA
| Instruction Name | Restore Settings |
|---|---|
| Applies to | T-MCA |
| Firmware Version | 5.00 and up |
| Command Number | 36 |
| Command Type | Command |
| Command Data | Peripheral ID |
| Reply Data | Peripheral ID |
| Safe to retry? | Yes |
| Returns Current Position? | No |
| Persistence | Non-Volatile |
| Summary | Restores the device settings to the factory defaults. |
This command should be issued with a Peripheral ID of 0 to return the device to factory default settings. This instruction is very useful for troubleshooting. If the device does not appear to function properly, it may be because some of the settings have been changed. This instruction will restore the settings to default values. For a table of default settings, see Appendix A. All settings affected by this instruction are stored in non-volatile memory and will persist after power-down or reset.
Peripheral IDs
The T-MCA motor controller is designed to control many different motors and actuators. The Restore Settings instruction should usually be issued with a peripheral ID corresponding to the specific motor or motorized device connected. This will set the T-MCA motor controller to the factory default settings for the motorized peripheral in question. For example, if a T-MCA device is connected to an NA11B30, the user can issue the Restore Settings instruction with a peripheral ID of 31130. This will automatically set all non-volatile parameters (range, mode, running and hold currents, etc) to values that will work with the NA11B30.
For a list of supported peripherals and their corresponding settings, see https://www.zaber.com/device-settings.
If the Restore Settings instruction is issued with data of 0 rather than one of the above peripheral IDs, then the T-MCA device will be set to 15% maximum running current and no hold current. This is a relatively safe setting that prevents damage to any motor connected to the T-MCA, but as a result, you may not be able to run a motor with the T-MCA set to this condition. You can either issue the Restore Settings instruction with one of the peripheral IDs listed above, or you can adjust each relevant setting independently. Note that the default settings for a given peripheral ID are just a starting point to get your device working. The settings should still be adjusted individually for optimum performance in your application.
The table below shows Peripheral IDs for some common Zaber products compatible with T-MCA devices. Note that some of these products may be discontinued. See https://www.zaber.com/id-mapping for a complete list.
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