Micos Pollux Drive Manual

High resolution positioning drive

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Pollux
high resolution positioning drive
Manual
MICOS GmbH
Version 2.0

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  • Page 1 Pollux high resolution positioning drive Manual MICOS GmbH Version 2.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pollux Contents Symbols in this documentation..........5 Chapter -1- Introduction ..............6 Presentation of the controller ............7 Function survey ................8 Dimensions Pollux Drive ..............9 Dimensions Pollux Box ..............9 Chapter -2- Installation ..............10 Safety notice..................11 Declaration by the manufacturer............12 Power supply..................13 Programming via RS-232 interface ..........14 Important notices about the RS-232 interface ......14...
  • Page 3 Manual Pollux RS-232 connectors (2 x 8 pin RJ45 connector) ......26 RS-232 connector with "safety device" support (Option) ...27 Power Input (3 Pin circular connector) .........28 Motor connector Pollux-Box with D" Type 9 (Standard) ....29 Motor connector Pollux-Box with "D" Type 15 ......30 Pollux Box motor wiring ..............31 2 Phase Stepper Motor............31 For your notices: ................32...
  • Page 4 Manual Pollux About this documentation This documentation provides detailed informations on the hardware features of Pollux Drive or Pollux Box. Software informations about the Venus-2 command language are provided in a additional manual.
  • Page 5: Symbols In This Documentation

    Manual Pollux Symbols in this documentation To clarify the content following symbols are used. Symbol Description Warning. The informations beside this sign must be observed strictly Hint This function can be released with Option a release code Venus-2 Venus-2 command, see handbook...
  • Page 6: Chapter -1- Introduction

    Manual Pollux Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction...
  • Page 7: Presentation Of The Controller

    Manual Pollux Presentation of the controller Pollux is a extremely compact combination of a high torque stepper motor and a intelligent positioning controller. The 1.8° / 0.9°, 42 mm sq. motor is combined with a powerful motor electronic that provides a calculational step resolution of minimum 0.001µm and a maximum speed of 40 rev./s.
  • Page 8: Function Survey

    Manual Pollux Function survey Functions • Multiple connection, up to 16 devices • Phase current max 1.2A/Phase • Velocity: 12.5, 25, 40 rev/s • Minimum step resolution = 0.001µm • Limit switch inputs Homing command and range measure • RS-232 Interface, 19200 Baud •...
  • Page 9: Dimensions Pollux Drive

    Manual Pollux Dimensions Pollux Drive Pollux Type 1: L=87mm Pollux Type 2: L=87mm Pollux Type 3: L=100mm Pollux Type HT: L=120mm Dimensions Pollux Box Introduction...
  • Page 10: Chapter -2- Installation

    Manual Pollux Chapter 2 Installation Installation...
  • Page 11: Safety Notice

    Manual Pollux Safety notice The controller is developed, produced, checked and docu- mented in consideration of the relevant standards. If it is used according to regulations, there are no dangers for persons and things. Use according to regulations implies that the device is solely used in the way that is described in here and that the stated safety advices are followed.
  • Page 12: Declaration By The Manufacturer

    Pollux Declaration by the manufacturer The company MICOS GmbH Freiburger Strasse 30 D-79427 Eschbach declares that the product: Pollux Box, Pollux Drive intended use: Positioning Controller meet the following directives and standards: Directive 73/23/EEC Directive 89/336/EEC Electrical Apparatus Electromag. compatibility...
  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Manual Pollux Power supply A stabilized 24V power supply is required. The necessary power depends on the load and speed. Each unit requires a power supply with minimum 24V/10 W. Important: Do not plug in the power cable while the power is On Installation...
  • Page 14: Programming Via Rs-232 Interface

    Manual Pollux Programming via RS-232 interface Pollux is controlled via the RS-232 interface, therefore a 9 Pin serial cable with a standard wiring on host side and a 8 pin RJ45 plug on Pollux side is included in the delivery. For a daisy chain operation additional cables are necessary.
  • Page 15: Motor Characteristic Adjustments

    Manual Pollux Motor characteristic adjustments The typical motor parameter are determined from the holding torque, the step angle, the maximum phase current and the motor pole pairs. Commands to adjust the speed torque and holding torque The adjustment is accomplished by the following Venus-2 commands.
  • Page 16: Speed-Torque Characteristic

    Manual Pollux Speed-Torque characteristic The following diagramms are representing the order of magnitude of the motor torque. Pollux-1 Figure 1: Speed Toque characteristic Pollux-1 Installation...
  • Page 17: Pollux-2

    Manual Pollux Pollux-2 The following diagramms are representing the order of magnitude of the motor torqe. Figure 1: Speed Torque characteristic Pollux-2 Installation...
  • Page 18: Pollux Box With Seperated Motor

    Manual Pollux Pollux Box with seperated motor The following diagramms are representing the order of magnitude of the motor torqe. Motor example. Figure 2: Example Speed-Torque characteristic Pollux-Box Installation...
  • Page 19: Limit Switches

    Manual Pollux Limit switches Limit switch inputs Pollux provides two endswitch inputs within the 10pin RJ45 connectors or the "D" Type connector of Pollux-Box. The switch inputs are termed cal-Input and rm-Input. Herewith also the function of these inputs is described. The limit switch functions supported by Pollux are linked to these inputs;...
  • Page 20: Procedure To Configure The Limit Switch Inputs

    Manual Pollux Procedure to configure the limit switch inputs Go through following steps: 1. Define the switch type settings, see command se tsw 2. Store the settings, see command nsa ve 3. Perform a softreset, see command nre set Installation...
  • Page 21: Limit Switch Wiring Via Rj45 Connector

    Manual Pollux Limit switch wiring via RJ45 connector Limit switch (normal closed) cal-Input rm-Input Limit switch (normal open) cal-Input rm-Input Pollux-Box uses the same wiring schemes. The pin numbers are different. See chapter "Connectors". Installation...
  • Page 22: Safety Device (Option)

    Manual Pollux Safety device (Option) For safety reasons Pollux can be equipped with an additional input to disable motor power. In this state the motor has no holding torque. Nevertheless the Pollux controller is able to communicate via the RS-232 Interface, so the motor disable status can be read out from the software.
  • Page 23: Safety Switch Wiring (Option)

    Manual Pollux Safety switch wiring (Option) Motor driver enabled motor enable input [1] 10pin Safety switch Motor/Endwitches Motor driver disabled motor enable input [1] 10pin Safety switch Motor/Endwitches Installation...
  • Page 24: Chapter -3- Connectors

    Manual Pollux Chapter 3 Connectors...
  • Page 25: Limit Switch Connector ( 1 X 10 Pin Rj45 )

    Manual Pollux Limit switch connector ( 1 x 10 pin RJ45 ) Name Description Power output cal-Input Limit switch input getmotiondir = 0 "cal" or "rm", Depends on the Motor / Endswitches rm-Input settings of getmotiondir = 1 s e t m ot i on di r not used not used not used...
  • Page 26: Rs-232 Connectors (2 X 8 Pin Rj45 Connector)

    Manual Pollux RS-232 connectors (2 x 8 pin RJ45 connector) To simplify daisy chain operation, the Pollux 24V power input is also integrated in the RS-232 connectors. In this manner the power supply of maximum two Pollux de- vices can be daisy chained. If more than two Pollux devices should connected to the RS- 232 line, it is recommended to supply the controllers via the additional circular power connector separately.
  • Page 27: Rs-232 Connector With "Safety Device" Support (Option)

    Manual Pollux RS-232 connector with "safety device" support (Option) If Pollux supports the safety device function, the hardware is equipped with one RS-232 10pin RJ45 connector instead of a 8pin type. With this connector two Pin‘s are added. There- fore the pin arrangement of this connector has changed. See following table.
  • Page 28: Power Input (3 Pin Circular Connector)

    Manual Pollux Power Input (3 Pin circular connector) With this connector Pollux is provided to connect a power supply separately. If the power is connected via the RJ45 connector, the 24V in- put voltage is also impressed at the circular connector pins. Important: Do not plug in the power cable while the power is On.
  • Page 29: Motor Connector Pollux-Box With D" Type 9 (Standard)

    Manual Pollux Motor connector Pollux-Box with D" Type 9 (Standard) Name Description Ph 1A Motor phase 1 A Ph 1B Motor phase 1 B Ph 2A Motor phase 2 A Ph 2B Motor phase 2 B Ground cal-Input Limit switch input "cal" or if getmotiondir = 0 "rm".
  • Page 30: Motor Connector Pollux-Box With "D" Type 15

    Manual Pollux Motor connector Pollux-Box with "D" Type 15 Name Description Ph 1A Motor phase 1 A Ph 1B Motor phase 1 B Ph 2A Motor phase 2 A Motor/Endwitches Ph 2B Motor phase 2 B not connected Power output Motor / Limits not connected not connected...
  • Page 31: Pollux Box Motor Wiring

    Manual Pollux Pollux Box motor wiring 2 Phase Stepper Motor PH1A PH2A PH2B PH1B Connectors...
  • Page 32: For Your Notices

    Manual Pollux For your notices:...

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