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Intelligent Driver Two-Axis Stage Controller GSC - 02 User's Manual G S C - 0 2...
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Notes regarding these materials ・ These materials are intended as a reference to assist our customers in the use of the SIGMA- KOKI CO., LTD. Product best suited to the customer’s application; they do not convey any license under any intellectual property rights, or any other rights, belonging to SIGMAKOKI CO., LTD.
User's Manual Contents For Your Safety … ……………………………………………………………… 2 Chapter 1: Before You Begin …………………………………………… 3 1. Package Contents …………………………………………………………………… 3 2. Overview ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 3. The GSC-02 System ………………………………………………………………… 4 4. Parts of the GSC-02 ………………………………………………………………… 5 Chapter 2: Basic Operations ……………………………………………… 6 5. GSC-02 Connection procedure …………………………………………………… 6 6. GSC-02 Setting ………………………………………………………………………… 6 Chapter 3: Using GSC-02 to position Motorized Stages ……… 9 7. Using Computer to position Motorized Stages … ……………………………… 9 Chapter 4 : Specification ...
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual For Your Safety Before using this product, read this manual and all warnings or cautions in the documentation provided. Only Factory Authorized Personnel should be changes and/or adjust the parts of controller. The Symbols Used in This Manual WARNING CAUTION This symbol marks warnings that should be read and This symbol indicates where caution should be used to used to prevent serious injury or death. avoid possible injury to yourself or others, or damage to property. The above indications are used together with the following symbols to indicate the exact nature of the warning or caution. Examples of Symbols Accompanying Warnings and Cautions △...
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual Chapter 1: Before You Begin 1. Package Contents Purchasers of the Stage Controller should fi nd that the package contains the items listed below. Check the package contents using the following checklist. Contact your retailer as soon as possible in the event that you should fi nd that any item is missing or damaged. □ GSC-02 Stage Controller: 1 G S C -0 2 □ SCT-602 Terminal Cap: 1 □ Userʼs Manual (This Manual): 1 You can download sample software from our web page. Web http://www.global-optosigma.com/en-jp/software/sample̲en.html...
Note that applicable cables and drive current values are depending on the specifications of stages used. Check if your controller can adequately control desired devices before forming a system. You cannot connect SJT-02/SCT-602 and PC to a GSC-02 controller at the same time. If you connect them in parallel, GSC-02, SJT-02/SCT-602, and/or PC may be damaged.
Functions: ① POWER LED : Lights up in green when powered. ② RUN LED : Lights up in red while driving stages. ③ DIP switch : Makes basic settings for GSC-02. ④ RS232C connector : This connector is used when the device is controlled from the computer via an RS232C interface. ⑤ SCT-602 connector : This connector is used when controlling with the SJT-02/SCT-602. ⑥ , ⑦ Stage driving connector : Connect to the motorized stage of your choice. Supports up to two axes ⑧...
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual Chapter 2: Basic Operations 5. GSC-02 Connection procedure 5-1. Connecting to Motorized Stages First, connect GSC-02 to the motorized stages. ① Please confirm the power source is turning off. ② Connect a standard cable (D15RP-CA/D15D15A-CA) to the connector of the motorized stage. ③ Connect the stage to be controlled as the first axis to the STAGE1 connector of the GSC-02 controller. Also connect the stage controlled as the second axis to the STAGE2 connector. 5-2. Connecting to PC and peripheral device Connect GSC-02 to PC and peripherals (SJT-02/SCT-602). RS232C interface is used for the connection between the PC and GSC-02. The following descriptions premise the RS232C interface. ① Please confirm the power source is turning off. ② Use a genuine cable RS232C/STR, or 9-pin, D-SUB straight cable with male/female ends using inch screw threads. ③ Insert the male connector of communications cable in to the RS232C connector on the GSC- 02. Insert the female end into the serial port on your PC.
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■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual Switch settings and Corresponding Parameters (Set to ON by turning to the down side) Items Dip Switch No. Descriptions SW No.2 SW No.1 2400bps Baud rate 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps SW No.3 Detecting the MARK method mechanical origin MINI method SW No.4 Input logic for the Normal open limit sensor Normal close SW No.5 Specify whether to return mechanical First axis only origin for each axis Both axis (Note) Shaded areas in the list show our factory settings. Tale care to handle the very small DIP Switch so as to avoid giving damage to them during the settings. Use appropriate tools ...
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Note) Each value cited in the above table is a guide to adjust the current without instrument, and may fluctuate within an allowable range. 6-3.Power ON When you have completed procedures above, connect the power source. GSC-02 is power ON and the green power LED lights up. Now the setup has been done, and your GSC-02 is ready to use. For the details of commands applicable to GSC-02, see Chapter 3.
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual Chapter 3: Using GSC-02 to position Motorized Stages 7. Using Computer to position Motorized Stages The controller can be connected to a computer using an RS232C interface. Motorized stages can then be precisely controlled by commands (strings) transmitted from the computer. The RS232C interface communication parameter of the GSC-02 is described below. Please set the configurations of the PC side according to the following table. Items Descriptions Baud rate Baud rate set with DIP Switch Delimit CR+LF Parity Data bit 8bit Stop bit 1bit Flow control Hardware (RTS/CTS) 7-1. List of Commands The following is a list of available commands: Command String Details Return to mechanical origin H:...
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■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual 7-3. Commamd in Detail (1) H command: Return to mechanical origin Features: This command is used to detect the mechanical origin for a stage and set that position as the origin. Once the mechanical origin has been detected, the value displayed will be 0. Each axis moves at the following constant conditions: Minimum speed (S): 500PPS, Maximum speed (F): 5000PPS, Acceleration/ Deceleration time (R): 200mS. ...
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■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual (3) J command: JOG Features: This command drives stages continuously (at a constant speed) at the starting speed (S). This command must always be followed by a drive (G) command. The stage will stop by an L command. Format: J: nm Parameter: n : 1 or 2 or W Axis number 1 or 2: Moves only one axis, W: Moves both axes. m : + or ‑ Direction of move +: + direction move, ‑: ‑ direction move Example: J:W‑+ Move in the ‑ direction on the first axis and in the + direction on the second G axis (4) G command: Drive Features: When a drive command is issued, the stage starts moving, moves the specified ...
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■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual (7) R command: Set electronic (logical) origin Features: This command is used to set electronic (logical) origin to the current position of each axis. Format: R: 1 Set the electronic (logical) origin for the first axis R: 2 Set the electronic (logical) origin for the second axis R: W Set the electronic (logical) origins for the first- and second-axis (8) D command: Speed settings Features: The minimum speed (S), maximum speed (F), and acceleration/deceleration time (R) are set according to the initialize settings when the power is turned on. This command allows you to change these initial settings. The initialize setting is (S): 500PPS, (F): ...
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■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual (9) C command: Free/ hold motor (Excitation ON/OFF) Features: This command is used to excite the motor or to turn excitation off, making it possible to move (rotate) stages manually. Format: C: nm Parameter: n: 1 or 2 or W Axis number 1 or 2: only one axis, W: both axes. m: 0 or 1 0: motor free, 1: motor hold Example: C: 10 Free first-axis motor (10) Q command: Status 1 Features: On receipt of this command, the controller returns the coordinates for each axis and the current state of each stage. Format: Q: Return data: − 100, − 200, ACK1, ACK2, ACK3 First-axis Second-axis Three-character coordinates coordinates string data ACK1 ……… X: Command or parameter errors. K: Command received normally. ACK2 ……… L: ...
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual Chapter 4 : Specification 8. Specification (1) General specifications Power source DC+24V Rating current Operating temperature 5 to 40 ℃ Storage temperature ‑20 to 60 ℃ Altitude up to 2000m Indoor use only Installation category Ⅱ Pollution degree Ambient humidity 20 to 80%RH (no condensation) External dimensions 180W x125D x40H (excluding projections) Weight 0.7kg (2) Performance Controlling axis 2 axis Maximum driving speed (F) 1 to 20kPPS Minimum driving speed (S) 1 to 20kPPS Acceleration/deceleration time (R) 0 to 1000ms Sensor input Origin sensor/proximity sensor/CW (‑) limit/CCW (+) limit (Limit sensor logic can be changed with the settings of switch 4 on the DIP Switch.) Method of return to origin ...
■ GSC-02 ■ User's Manual 9. Connector Pin Numbers and Signals 9-1. STAGE1, 2 Connector Name Name Blue: motor wiring GND: for Brake Red: motor wiring +24V: for Brake Orange: motor wiring LS (+): limit detection on + Green: motor wiring LS (‑): limit detection on- Black: motor wiring GND: common sensor GND: common sensor NEAR: proximity detection ORG: mechanical origin detection +24V: sensor power supply +24V: sensor power supply Connector Type D-sub 15pin female connector (mm screw threads) 9-2. RS232C Connector Name Name − − Connector Type D-sub 9pin female connector (inch screw threads) 9-3. SCT602 Connector Name Name +24V Reserved Connector Type D-sub 9pin male connector (mm screw threads) Do not connect any other devices to the SCT602 connector to avoid possible damage. You cannot connect to the SCT602 connector and RS232C connector at the same time.