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Q
UICK
S
TART
G
UIDE
.................................................... 6
About ClearPath-SC...........................................................6
Who Should Use ClearPath-SC Motors?...........................6
Please Read This Important Warning!..............................6
Description of System Components..............................................7
System Diagram.................................................................7
SC4-HUB............................................................................7
DC Bus Power Supply........................................................7
POWER4-HUB ..................................................................7
Parts of a ClearPath-SC Motor ..........................................8
System Setup..................................................................................9
1. Install ClearView Software.............................................9
2. Install the SC Hub "End-Of-Loop" Jumper ................10
3. Connect ClearPath-SC System Components................11
4. Test the DC Bus Power Polarity................................... 14
5. Establish Communication (USB or RS-232 / Serial).. 15
Test Spin Your Motors Using ClearView.....................................18
S
AFETY
W
ARNINGS
................................................... 19
Personal Safety Warnings............................................................19
CE Compliance Warnings............................................................ 19
General Disclaimer ......................................................................20
I
NTRODUCTION
.......................................................... 21
What is ClearPath-SC?.................................................................21
Parts of a ClearPath-SC Motor ....................................................23
E
XAMPLE
C
LEAR
P
ATH
-SC
S
YSTEMS
.......................... 24
Typical 4-Axis System (Single Port, 1 SC4-HUB) .......................24
Medium System (Single Port, 3 SC4-HUBs)...............................25
Large System (Multiple Ports and SC4-HUBs)...........................26
P
OWERING A
C
LEAR
P
ATH
-SC.................................... 27
Selecting a DC Bus Power Supply................................................27
FAQ: "What size power supply should I use?"................27
Considering a "Lower Voltage" Bus Power Supply?........28
Additional Power Supply Considerations .......................29
Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-5 Power Supplies.....................................30
Teknic Model IPC-3.........................................................30
Teknic Model IPC-5.........................................................30
Before Powering Your ClearPath-SC System .............................. 31
Power Supply Switching and Fusing...............................32
Direct Power Connection.............................................................33
Power Chaining Multiple Motors................................................33
Using the POWER4-HUB............................................................34
POWER4-HUB Overview Diagram.................................34