Hi,

I'm an engineer with Teknic and I came across your post regarding wiring ClearPath's HLFB and homing options.

When configuring a ClearPath using the MSP software you'll notice options for High Level Feedback (HLFB) to your controller. While there are a variety different feedback options ClearPath can present to the controller, for machines like yours, designers often select "ASG-P" (All Systems Go - Position) option. With the HLFB configured for All Systems Go - Position the ClearPath will assert (turn on) the output when the servo is enabled, homed or at commanded position and de-assert (turn off) when the servo is in motion or if the motor's position is outside of your desired accuracy range.

Once the desired feedback functionality is set in the ClearPath, you just have to configure your controller's input to correctly read and interpret the HLFB signals. There is information regarding wiring the ClearPath HLFB output to different types of controller inputs as well as descriptions of all the High Level Feedback functional options in the manual, located here: https://www.teknic.com/files/downloa...ser_manual.pdf

Regarding homing, there are a variety of mechanisms to home a machine. As an alternative to sensor-based homing, you may consider homing to a hard stop using the ClearPath's Precision Hard Stop Homing algorithm. This homing method reduces wiring complexity and provides a more repeatable and precise home position. Here's a video segment that shows the functionality and set up for Precision Hard Stop Homing: https://youtu.be/-LubKmpB5-8?t=214
If you have any other questions, please contact us at 585-784-7454 or https://www.teknic.com/contact/