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Apply Power to the Motion Control MForce MicroDrive
Verify that all connections have been made, then apply power to the Motion Control MForce
1.
MicroDrive. Click on the Phone icon or the Disconnect status box to establish communications
between IMS Terminal and the MForce MicroDrive. The following sign-on message should appear
in the Terminal Window:
"Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc."
2.
If you can see the sign-on message, then the MForce MicroDrive is properly powered-up and
communicating.
a. If the sign-on message does not appear, try using a software reset. Hold down the "Ctrl" key
and press "C". If the sign-on message still does not appear, check all connections, as well as all
hardware and software configurations, then start IMS Terminal again.
3.
You are now connected and communicating to the Motion Control MForce MicroDrive.
Note: There are indicators at the bottom of the Terminal Window that show whether you are
connected or disconnected, the current Baud Rate, and the type of device (MDrive displayed
when using MForce) for which the IMS Terminal is configured. These three items may be changed
directly from this screen by double clicking on each of them.
Testing the Motion Control MForce MicroDrive
1.
Click in the Terminal Window, and type (followed by ENTER):
2.
The Motion Control MForce MicroDrive will return a value of 768000
3.
Type the following in the Terminal Window (followed by ENTER):
4.
The Motion Control MForce MicroDrive will return a value of 360000
5.
Type FD and press ENTER. (FD = Factory Defaults)
"Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc."
should appear in the Terminal Window within a few seconds.
Figure GS.5 Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Sign-On Message
Make the Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Move
1.
Type MR 51200 into the Terminal Window and press ENTER. (MR = Move Relative)
a. With the default settings, the MForce Motion Control should move one revolution in
approximately 0.066 seconds, or at a velocity of 15 revolutions per second.
2.
Type SL 102400 and press ENTER. (SL = Slew)
a. With the default settings, the Motion Control MForce MicroDrive should run constantly at a
speed of approximately 2 revolutions per second or 120 revolutions per minute.
3.
Type SL 0 and press ENTER. The Motion Control MForce MicroDrive should decelerate to a full
stop.
PR VM
VM=360000
PR VM
Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Hardware Manual Revision R112706
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