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Variants ......................... 7 Technical data ...................... 8 Hardware description ................... 9 4.1 Front side ......................9 4.2 Back side of iCU-DC / iCU-EC ................11 4.3 Structure of iCU-DC / iCU-EC .................18 Initialisation ......................19 Software ......................20 6.1 Installation of the initialisation software ............20 6.2 Installing ProNC / Remote and first steps ............22...
ProNC, individual axles can be controlled as handling axles (besides the interplating axles). The iCU-DC CAN Controllers can drive up to 6 brushed DC servo motors. The iMD10 output stages in use have automatic jerk limitation and standstill monitoring (up to safety category 3).
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 1.2 Safety information ▪ The iCU-DC and iCU-EC CNC Controllers are constructed according to current technological advances and recognised safety regulations. ▪ The machine must only be operated when it is in perfect technical condition. Faults must be dealt with immediately. Children, and anyone who has not been trained, are not permitted to operate the machine.
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ▪ Warning! High earth leakage current (ground discharge current, protection conductor current). Before connecting to the AC supply network, it is necessarily required an additional protective grounding. Before connecting the CNC controller to the AC supply network, an additional protective grounding (cross section: 2.5 mm...
BLDC Servo motors (brushless) iMD20 Scope of delivery iCU-DC (Art.-No. 354002 10X • iCU-DC servo controller as a tabletop device with the following components: o max. 6 integrated iMD10 performance output stages for brushed DC servo motors /1/ o Control computer iPC25 with CAN PCI card iCC10...
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 4 Hardware description 4.1 Front side 1 - Emergency stop switch The emergency stop switch is for switching off the power supply to the stepping motor output stage in case of danger. By this we are referring to dangers which could affect the health of the operator or the safety of the machine.
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions In automatic mode, you can only open the machine’s hood or door when the axles are not moving and the connected milling spindle is switched off. In setup mode, you can only open the machine’s hood or door when the working spindle is switched off.
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 4.2 Back side of iCU-DC / iCU-EC ➀ Connections for motor and encoder signal cables iCU-DC - Motor, Encoder and Signal Cables Motor connection (X, Y, Z, A, B, C), 8+1 pole M23 socket Signal...
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions Motor connection (X, Y, Z, A, B, C), 8+1 pole M23 socket Signal Cable wire colour Name black 1 Motor phase U black 2 Motor phase V black 3 Motor phase W Brake brown Motor brake...
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ➁ Manual operating console - 25 pole Sub-D (optional model) This connection is only used for controllers that do not have the integrated function keys in the front of the housing. This connects the operating elements (buttons, switches) of:...
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ➂ Additional operating console - 15 pole Sub-D (optional model) We use this connection when an additional Isel operating console is connected. Pin Signal Name EMERGENCY Emergency Stop channel 1, connection 1.1 STOP_1 EMERGENCY Emergency Stop channel 1, connection 1.2...
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ➄ Digital Inputs - 8 pole, left to right E1.1 – E1.4 The installed I/O component group has one digital input port. The inputs E1.5 - E1.8) are already partially wired internally and occupied by signal inputs and not usable by the user.
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ➆ Digital electrical outputs - 8 pole, left to right A1.1 – A1.4 The installed I/O component group has two digital output ports, each with eight digital switching outputs. The first output port (A1.1 - A1.8) is already partially wired internally and occupied by switching outputs.
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions ➈ AC Input – 115/230 VAC, 50 …60 Hz The power input module includes these components: appliance connector socket, filter, fuse holder, fuses and power switch. The supplied power cable must be connected with the appliance connector socket and the power socket before initialisation.
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions Structure of iCU-DC / iCU-EC CAN I/O-16/16 I/O module Powerpack 115/230VAC, iMD10 / iMD20 output 48V DC 1000W for motors stages for brushed DC servo motors / brushless DC servo motors iPC25 control computer with integrated CAN PCI...
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 5 Initialisation Preparation Before you first start up the controller, please check the scope of delivery. The following parts should be included: Power cable Operating Instructions If all these are present, then you can begin with commi.
6 Software 6.1 Installation of the initialisation software Initialisation / parameterisation of the motor output stages integrated in the controller’s iCU-DC / iCU-EC is done using the initialisation programs DCSetup.exe (2) for: brushed DC servo motors with motor output stage iMD10 ACSetup.exe (3)
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 3. Click on the option “Install control software” and then the following window will appear on the screen: Now choose the appropriate initialisation software for your motor type and click on the option (e.g. “ACSetup installation“) to begin the installation.
/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions 6.2 Installing ProNC / Remote and first steps The iCU-DC / iCU-EC controller is operated either via the control software, Remote, or the programming software, ProNC. If the factory has not installed any software yet, please proceed as follows to install the programs after the fact: 1.
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After installation is complete, click on “Finish” to close the auto-start menu. 4. Use the configuration program CANSet.exe (shortcut on the Windows Desktop or via the start menu option: Start Programs isel CAN CNC Control CANSet), to set up machine-specific parameters (CAN interface, axles used, axle type, etc.).
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions Save your configuration in an (*.ini file). You must then later use this file in the ProNC/Remote operating interface as the motion control module DLL initialisation file. 5. Start the user interface ProNC.exe either via the shortcut on the Windows Desktop or via the start menu option: Start ...
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/ iCU-EC Operating Instructions In the Settings menu (MenuSettingsControl) for Motion Control Module Axle system 1, select the initialisation file that you saved before. Click on the button “Save & Initialise” to save the settings and put the controls into their start settings.
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