Getting Started - Mdriveplus Motion Control; Before You Begin; Tools And Equipment Required; Connecting The Power Supply - Intelligent Motion Systems MDrive17Plus Hardware Reference Manual

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Before You Begin

The Quick Start guide is designed to help get you connected and communicating with the MDrivePlus Mo-
tion Control. The following examples will help you get the motor turning for the fist time and introduce you
to Immediate and Program modes of operation.

Tools and Equipment Required

• MDrivePlus Motion Control Unit
• Communications Converter Cable or equivalent (USB to RS-422)
• MDrivePlus Product CD or Internet access to www.imshome.com
• An Unregulated Power Supply (See specifications for your exact MDrivePlus Motion Control and
required voltage.)
• Basic Tools: Wire Cutters / Strippers / Screwdriver
• Wire for Power Supply (See specifications for your exact MDrivePlus Motion Control.)
• A PC with Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows XP Service Pack 2
• 10 MB hard drive space
• A free serial communications port

Connecting the Power Supply

Using the recommended wire (see the specifications for your MDrivePlus Motion Control), connect the DC
output of the power supply to the +V input of the connector appropriate for your MDrivePlus model.
Connect the power supply ground to the Power Ground pin appropriate for your MDrivePlus.

Connecting Communications

Connect the Host PC to the MDrivePlus Motion Control using the IMS Communications Converter Cable
or equivalent.

Install IMS Terminal Software

1. Insert the MDrive CD into the CD Drive of your PC.
If not available, go to http://www.imshome.com/software_interfaces.html.
2. The CD will autostart.
3. Click the Software Button in the top-right navigation Area.
4. Click the IMS Terminal link appropriate to your operating system.
5. Click SETUP in the Setup dialog box and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Once IMS Terminal is installed, the Communications Settings can be checked and/or set.
Part 1: Hardware Specifications

Getting Started - MDrivePlus Motion Control

WARNING! Please
ensure that you
read the sections of
the product manual
pertaining to the MDrivePlus
model you purchased in their
entirety prior to placing the unit
into full operation.
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