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Operation 5-1MN1921
5.1 Introduction
The software provided includes a number of applications and utilities to allow you to configure,
tune and program the NextMove ST. The Baldor Motion Toolkit CD containing the software can
be found separately within the packaging.
5.1.1 Connecting the NextMove ST to the PC
Connect the serial cable between a PC serial port (often labeled as “COM”) to the
NextMove ST RS232 connector. WorkBench v5 can scan all the COM ports, so you can use
any port. If you are not using the Baldor serial cable CBL001-501, your cable must be wired in
accordance with Figure 15 in section 4.6.1.
5.1.2 Installing WorkBench v5
Yo u will need to install WorkBench v5 to configure the NextMove ST.
1. Insert the CD into the drive.
2. After a few seconds the setup wizard should start automatically. If the setup wizard does not
appear, select Run... from the Windows Start menu and type
d:\start
where d represents the drive letter of the CD device.
Followtheon-screeninstructions to installWorkBenchv5.The setupWizard willcopy thefiles
to appropriate folders on the hard drive. Thepreset folder is C:\Program Files\Baldor\MintMT,
although this can be changed during setup.
5.1.3 Starting the NextMove ST
If you have followed the instructions in the previous sections, you should have now connected
power sources, your choice of inputs and outputs and the serial cable linking the PC with the
NextMove ST.
5.1.4 Preliminary checks
Before you apply power for the first time, it is very important to verify the following:
H Inspect all power connections for accuracy, workmanship and tightness.
H Verify that all wiring conforms to applicable codes.
H Verify that the NextMove ST is properly earthed/grounded.
H Check all signal wiring for accuracy.
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